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VOLUJ\ttE 88, NO. 24 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 " ' "' 'v.thdtilltoponlint•.~·tlnt Students Voice Their Concerns During Town Hall Meeting BY LAUREN STEPHENS Among the departments HUSA in your House tours and HUSA reach the $s,ooo goal for as soon as ppssible. much response from the audi­ Hilltop Staff Writer represented were the Office of plans for HUSA to remain vis­ a donation to the Campaign for "We know that when _people ence was the showers in Carver the Provost, Residence Life, ible to the student body in the Howard. get up to the microphone, they Hall. Pictures taken by the HUSA Members of the sh1dent financial aid, campus security, second half of the year. Vice President Freda can tell you whatever, but we staff showed how water damage body were given an opportunity parking and shuttle bus opera­ "We intend to work witl1 Henry and Director of Student actually know these people and has left stalls in the men's dorm to voice any of their concerns tions and deans from the various the graduate and undergradu­ Advocacy Comtney Watson pre­ we have 1net with these people," nearly unusable. regarding the University on schools and colleges. ate trustee to do sometl1ing sented the panel and audience Henry said. "They have told us While Dean of Residence Monday, Nov. 8 in the Ballroom Before students in the audi­ next semester with President with the results of a survey of things and they haven't neces­ Life Charles Gibbs claimed to of the Blackburn Center. ence were able to address their Swyge1t," Woody said. "\Ve 200 students asl

BY AYESHA RASCOE The Howard hospital's Family approval." H/lltop Staff Writer Practice Clinic is providing the Garrett said he expects the rooms. Pharmacy Board to approve Garrett said his goal was reopening the pharmacy on Currently not operat­ for the entire building to be Monday. ing at full capacity, Howard totally restored by today. He As Garrett worked University's Student Health warned, though, that this toward restoring the center, Center is still recovering from nlight not be possible. he said he was pleased with the fire that caused e>..'tensive "That may slip a little bit," the quick response of vari­ damage on October 24. Garrett said. "This is almost ous university agencies such Since the fire, the health total destruction." Instead of as Infonnation Services and center has accepted patients today, the entire Medical Arts Support and Physical Facilities to determine their health sta­ Building will resume normal Management. Within minutes tus but all emergencies were operations on Tuesday, includ­ after the fire, he said Howard sent to the Howard University ing the health center's phar­ University President H. Patrick Hospital. macy. Swygert was on the phone tell­ Student Health Center Although the whole build­ ing him that the repairing the director McLain Garrett, how­ ing was affected, the pharma­ health center was top priority. ever, stressed that the health cy was one area of particular Garrett feels his experi­ center "never shut down." concern. It suffered water and ence in the days since the fire is He said that contractors have smoke da1nage and many med­ indicative of uni I) at Howard. been called in to complete icines have to be replaced. "\"lhen we have to come various tasks such as purifying "Because the pharmacy is together, we do," he said. air ducts, replacing all the car­ registered by the DC govern­ Unlike Garrett, some stu­ peting, and cleaning the entire ment, officials gave us a laun­ dents do not feel very posi­ building to help get the center dry list of things to do before tively about the aftermath of fully operational. it can be opened up," Garrett the health center fire. On Monday, the clinic said. "It's a huge 1nconve- is scheduled to begin seeing "I cannot give one piece of I i;.1 Cft>totl\on-StMfT J'h1•IC)j:taphtr patients on the fourth floor medicine until the D.C. phar­ See SHC, News AS While a fire in the Medical Arts Building has left the Student Health Clinic out of operation for of the student health center. macy board gives its statnp of the past few weeks, the entire building is scheduled for reopening Tue day.

Author Hosts Down Low Discussion Howard Students Compete in Battle

BY AYESHA RASCOE Hilltop Staff Writer of the Brains' Computer Contest BY EBONY MEEKS from around the globe, includ­ sor in the computer science Contributing Writer ing nine Howard University African-American women department in the College of students, will gather at accounted for 72 percent of Engi 'leering Architecture and \Vhat do 3,000 teams from Shippensburg University in HIV I AIDS diagnoses from 1999- ON Comput"r Science, is coaching 70 countries and six continents Pennsylvania tomorrow for an Howard's team for the third 2002. It was statistics such as have in common? One goal: all-out "Battle of the Brains," year. this that J.L. King impressed Tl-I I; to champion the 2004-2005 sponsored by IBM. "\Ve consider it a victory upon students when he visited Association for Computing The winning team will earn Howard University. when we are competitive," DOWN Machinery's International a spot at the World Finals to Keeling said. "Many of the other Presented by the Collegiate Programming be held in Shanghai, China in schools like Yale and Harvard Undergraduate Student Contest. April. Assembly, King spoke about his LOW Computer programmers Harry Keeling, profes- See IBM, News A3 best-selling novel, On the Down Loiv: A Journey Into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep With Men, Wednesday night in Blackburn's East Ballroom. King promoted HIV I AIDS I I I , \ awareness and prevention, as \t11rtcne Ha"'throne·Sluff Phocogrophtr well as the trend of J.L. King, author of best-selling novel On the Down Low, African-American men who spoke about his book in Blackburn's East Ballroom secretly have sexual relation­ Wednesday night. ships with other n1en, commonly dents'] relationships, but their tions major Candace Paul said called "men on the down low." health, too." she wanted to know why men Members of UGSA said they 1Vlen1bers of the audience choose to live this lifestyle. invited King to speak because commented that they Cdme to "Basically, I just wanted to they wanted to shed light on this the event to gain insight into the see what's the rationale for this," matter. world of men on the down low. Paul said. "If you are gay, why "Now, men on the down low "We need to know what's don't you just say 'I'm gay'?" is such a big phenomenon in the going on," said Gera Robinson, King addressed this subject community," said a freshman radio, TV and film during the question and answer Courtney Nelson, coordina­ major. "This is an epiden1ic. session. \1:a)a Gillh.un·Scnk>r Photo ldhur tor for UGSA. "I want to make This is not good." Nine Howard students will be participating in the 2004-2005 Association for Computing this campus more aware of this Sophomore public rela- See AUTHOR, Campus A3 Machinery's International Collegiate Programming Contest tomorrow in Pennsylvania. jss11e It's p o t pgl3r affectjpg (sb1-

INSIDE Who are the Find out why Find 011t wlzic/1 potential student prefer artists are co111- * Can1pus, A2-A5 * Graduate, A6 Presidential videogames to ing out with new * Nation & World, A8-A9 *Sports, Bl-B3 Candidates? the real thing... albu1ns ... * Life & Style, B4-B6 * Editorials & Perspective, B8-B9 Nation & World... A8 Sports... Bl Life & Style..• B4 A2 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 12, 2004 Chess Team Declares Intellectual War on Howard BY KERRI COX economics and math double compete against a worthy oppo­ and director of the Olympic "nerdy and geeky." Contributing Writer major. "This status then affords nent in intellectual warfare. Chess House, an organization "Many famous people have us funding and sponsorship from "When we go to compete committed to promoting chess played and do play chess." From Tiger Woods in golf the Recreational Department for in tournaments, very often we among children in the DC com­ Whittington said. "However, not "Do you/eel to Venus and Serena Williams equipment and resources which are the only representatives of munity, a o serves as mentor many people know this. People in tennis, Blacks have iroven help enhance our visibilitv and an HBCU,'' said junior chemi­ of the H team and coordina­ such as P. Diddy, Will Smith, that the HUSA themselves to be worth con­ skills." cal engineering nlajor Travis tor of t umament activities and ~y Charles have all made it tenders in the arena of games Another reason he cites is Hoskins. ·There may be 50 and stress d the importance of kno\ their interest in the 'real­ Presiden,,t, Vice­ and sports. But one fontier the open exhibitiol}s that the players in the room and only Howard's articipation in these ity" o the game. We just need to remains to be explored a d con­ club occasionally ho~ts. five of them will be Black, and events. find way to get that out to the President and quered by black people - the "Exhibitions present lhe usually all n,'e will be from "Che~ stands as the only publi ." Undergraduate game otches . ~ntertftining and fjin aspects Howard Univer ity. This in itself sport in w idrBlack people are S¢rious players advocate The feats of the oward of the game to the pub­ is an accompli hment - being yet to 111a their mark," Bennett that fhess is in many aspects Trustee are University Chess Team, how,. lic," \Vhittington said. "For a minority, being new in most said. ··1n }999, we earned our literally a gan1e of life. ever, show promise t earn example. at the 2004 Howard cases, and still doii1g so well ... first n1ajor representative in the E ianuel London, a senior visible enough Black people an indelibl place Homeco111ing Yardfest. while In their first appearance in sport, Ml\'urice Ashley. Before engin ring major, found that as masters of this intelle tuall) the other activities were going the 2003 Pan A.lnerican Inter­ this, there wasn't anyone that Benjamin Franklin said it best on ca1npus?" inspiring game. on, we had two long tables set CollegiateChess ChampionShips, we could speak of. ., .i,n his speech titled "The Morals Revived in 2001 by H'o.vard up with chess boards placed out­ held annually in Philadelphia, Bennett sees Ho,vard as a of Chess." students Emanuel Jordan and side and we had an international the senior representatives of the tool instrumental in paving the "jhe game of chess is not Ali Torrain, the HU Chess Team female master, sixth ranked in club placed i9th out of 36 teams. way for t~{ !Uture emergence of merezy an. idle amusement," has seen a membership increase the country, play about 10 of \Vhile at the 2003 NationalGhess talentoo Atrican-American chess London. ..quoted. " everal from eight peo1,le to 50-60 peo­ our members simultaneously. Congress, an m1nual chess tour­ players an1 chess teru11s. very valuable qualities of the ple. Vice President of the dub, This type of spectacle pron1otes nament, the tc4m won in every mind, useful in the cqurse of Gerik Whittington, attributes interest." section in whic it entered. While Howe4r, the Howard humap life are to be acquired this growth in interest to a nun1- However, the chess c7ub is at the National Chess Congress Univei:sity Chess Club is encoun­ or strengthened by it, so as to ber of reasons. not all about fun and e.xhibi­ tourna1nent, th newer n1e1n­ tering soll}e hardships associ­ beco1ne habit." "'First of all is our newly tions. Although the club caters to bers of the team earned fifth, ated with growth~ According acquired status as an official those who \\ish to play primarily si>..th and seventh place out of to Whittington, one challenge club of Howard University,~ for enjoyment, it also consists approximately 30 players. is eliminating the stereotypi­ Whittington said, a sophomore of those members who wish to Vaughn Bennett, founder cal image that chess players are "I don't even know • their names, I don't see them:· Film Students Raise Money for the 'Black Vision' BY KAREN BRUNDIDGE expanded and made into a big­ nervous about." port upcoming filmmakers," said The Radio Television and John Paul Contributing Writer ger production." Although getting feedback Rhianna Benberry, a sophomore Film Department's Acting Chair, Junior Ron Brodie, also a junior from the audience does have the psychology major. Sonja Williams, is also looking Biology The spotlight is on the film major, knows all about the potential to make students ner­ Berry can offer many rea­ fonvard to the day of the show­ student filmmakers in the experience of having your work vous, they ultimately know that sons why the students at Howard case with great expectations. John H. Johnson School of shown in front of an audience. going through that experience should take the time out to go Communications as they pre­ He has had his work screened will help them in the long run. and view the short films. "It will provide an oppor­ pare for the second annual tunity for people in student film fundraiser that the Washington, D.C. will be held at the American metropolitan area, Film Institute (AFI) Silver beyond our campus Theater on Nov.13. community, to come Titled "Black Visions/ out and experience Silver Screen: Howard our students' creative University Student Film approaches to story­ Showcase," there will telling," Williams said. be a variety of produc­ "It will allow students tions from students in the to share their visions "I don't kno\v what Radio, Television, and Film with the world." they look like, but I Department followed by a The students feel know they're getting question and answer ses­ the showcase is a things done." sion. good way to start thPir Associate Professor S. careers and are grate­ Torriano Berry understands ful to have this oppor­ Rhyan Curtis the hard work students put tunity. Sophomore into making their films and "This experience Finance is proud of them and their could help to get your representation of Howard. name out there, help "'Long Gone' took to get funds, and this about two months to make is also a place for Black and there are a lot of visual filmmakers to have an effects," Berry said about a outlet on for telling film edited by junior film the stories that we tell major Opiyo Okeyo. "This and getting appreci­ piece is about a college stu­ ated and respected dent who is out of control. for them," Okeyo said. [Okeyo] uses very good "I feel honored more effects to show the drugged than anything else. I out state of mind of the stu­ get to improve on my dent. It is one of the stronger delivery as far as dis­ dramatic pieces." cussing a film, as well Okeyo is lookingfonvard as my relationship "Yes, JP's in my class." to the showcase but is uneasy with audiences." about receiving feedback. The "Black "There is a little anxiety, Alisha Padilla Visions/Silver Screen" especially when you know you in public before, but this will be However, the participants feel "Howard students have been T-Ioward University Film Freshman put your heart into it, and then the first time it will be shown at that events like their showcase apathetic to supporting Howard Showcase" will begin at 11 a.m. Psychology you have to hear the opinions theAFI. often go unnoticed by the rest University student's work, but and end at 1:30 p.m. at 8633 about the piece aftenvards," "I was somewhat embar­ of the Howard University stu­ the work could inspire them.," Colesville Road in Silver Spring, Okeyo said. "By letting the audi­ rassed at my last screening and dent body. Some students fault he said. "The audience away Md. Admission for students is ence critique the films in the I couldn't stop laughing," Brodie the lack of promotion of such from campus is always blown $s.oo, while general admission showcase instead of just leaving, said. "For this one at AFI, it is events. away by the work of Howard is $6.50. you get to hear what they think. the answering questions at the "If more people knew about students. Interaction is the They may feel that it could be I '\ end part that I would be most it, think that they would sup- strongest part." • •

~ Student Profile: Precision Entertainment I BY JABARI SMITH sophomores Jephree White at the con1pany. are trying to do big things in duction, Johnson and Lyles Contributing Writer the head of the radio division, In addition, campus- entertainment and we all work hope to enter the film in the Paul John Williams in charge of the wide spade tournan1ents and together to help each other," Robeson Awards as well as the David Johnson and Darius music aspect, Bradley Wete Precision parties are also in the Johnson said. African-An1erican film festival Lyles began their record com­ tackling the field of journalism, works for the company. However, it is Precision's in Miami next summer. pany, Precision Entertainment, and Kristen Forest representing According to Johnson, the first full-length feature film, Sophomore dance major when they were sophomores in the TV and promotions aspect, key to Precision's success lies "The 5th Season," that is des­ Janna Thompkins is confident high school. Now sophomores Precision is poised for multime­ in the strength of its members. tined to establish them as a force that the Precision movement at Howard University, the film dia world domination. "We get with other students who to be reckoned with. Written will be successful. majors from West Bloomfield, "I enjoy being a by Johnson and pro­ "I think that Precision will "The only thing I MI have dreams to turn their member of Precision duced and directed by be a positive influence on the ever see \Vith the company into a communications because it's always nice Johnson and Lyles, black community because it's undergraduate t1ustees empire. to have a group of peo- "The 5th Season" is about providing knowledge for is the pictures, I never In their quest to conquer all ple around you who are Howard's first stu­ the community," Thompkins aspects of the media and enter­ - 1 see them out and about focused and interested dent-made action-sus­ said. "The media promotes a lot tainment Johnson and Lyles in the same things that pense-thriller that is of negative images and stereo­ talking to people. I knew that their company needed you are," White said. scheduled to premiere types of Black people. David and just see the pictures in a name that would make a bold "Precision has provided ne:Kt semester on cam­ Precision are all about promot­ Blackbum. statement. me with a wonderful pus. ing positive images of our cul­ "We wanted a name that support system." "We took the ture." would embody quality, sophis­ Mieka Lawson Precision is gradu­ idea to the School of Ultimately, Johnson and tication, and respect and we ally building its repu­ Communications for Lyles want to move the company Sophomore felt Precision represented all of tation on campus as a help and we were told out west and establish Precision Journalism that," Lyles said. "Yet, as our promising c01npany that the idea for the as one of the most successful motto states Precision is more with fundraisers and Photo bJ ~111rk King film was too ambitious Sophomore film majors David Johnson entertainment empires ever, than just a word it's a lifestyle." events. Precision Plates, for a student run film," and Darius Lyles are the proud owners of complete with Precision records, Headed by Johnson and chicken and fish dinners Lyles said. "It was pre­ Precision Entertainment, a communications films, publishing, radio, TV, and Lyles, Precision Entertainment for sale in Slowe Hall, cisely what we wanted real estate. company run by Howard students. Pholos by l\lorltne lfawlhomt also boasts a strong support­ have proven to be suc­ to hear." I ing line-up of members. With cessful fundraisers for l Currently in pro- l NOVEMBER 12, 2004 T·HE HILLTOP NEWSA3

: .. ISSUES FACING HUSA AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS HUSA Strikes Deal With . . . - . CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPUS SECURITY SHUTTLE SERVICE

Problem Problem Problem Adminstrators 67 percent of students Reports of the escort service Inconsistency in shuttle HUSA, from Campus A1 for transfer students, the break­ represented here tonight," said · surveyed gave customer ser­ not being in service since the service for Slowe /Carver down of tuition and the absence senior broadcast journalism ers in to fix the root of the prob­ vice a 5 or below on a 10 pt beginning of the year. Cru:s Route- students complain of of a shuttle stop in front of the major Kadia Edwards. "I think lem and is hoping that repairs scale. Average score of 3.4 on 9th street and in front of long waits and no show of Quad. HUSA did a great job, but my will be completed by the end of Slowe and Carver are being shuttles on routes "Our first year at Howard, disappointment comes from the week. Solution broken into often. Graduate women are easily susceptible to students not coming out. Students were able to Greeting and Closing students living in Mays Hall Solution harm versus upperclassmen," Despite the relatively low directly address the administra­ Standard for greeting and wen· without a campus police According to Margo Smith, said junior psychology major turnout of the student body, the tors about their concerns and Informational Publicity officer at the door. head of auxiliary affairs, a new Rhonda Taylor who is also assis­ HUSA staff left the meeting feel­ receive immediate feedback or Boardwhere staff can be iden­ ·plan is being devised to make tant director of political affairs ing accomplished and encour­ be directed towards the depart­ tified with na1nes and pic­ Solution waits shorter. for HUSA. "For there not to be a ages students to take advantage ment or person that could help tures Official Ad1ninistrative The carnpus police shuttle stop in front of the dorm of any opportunity to express solve a problem. Identification Staff n1e1nbers department is in the process that houses·. first-year female their opinions in the future. For sophomore fashion wear name badges of purchasing a new van that students is absolutely ridiculous "Tonight was a success," merchandising major Lauren will accommodate more stu­ and I feel like they are being Lewis said. "We got a chance Jackson, her main concern is RESIDENCE LIFE dents. Should be in campus overlooked and their safety isn't to address a lot of the issues the inadequacies of the facilities police's possession by the end being taken seriously." and I was very encouraged by for Fine Arts students. Problem of the week Campus police While many concerns and the turnout of the administra­ "There is a rumor that Bathrooms in Cal"Ver officers were re-deployed to issues were dealt with at the tors. We had a forum for open says that Human Ecology has Hall- water damaged ceilings areas where high concentra­ meeting, those in attendance dialogue, which is very ben·e­ asbestos and that is where the make shower stalls in Carver tion of break-ins occur. Three felt the meeting could have been ficial to the University. I just majority of my classes are," Hall almost unusable. criminals have been arrested. improved with a better student want to encourage people to Jackson said. "The drama stu­ Police Chief Thomas encour­ turnout. engage themselves in Howard dents' room is extremely tiny. Solution ages students to park in well "I am utterly disappointed University and engage them­ They have a room that is smaller Residence Life is currently light areas and conceal valu­ because I think many students selves with those that work than most classrooms on cam­ working with Physical Facility ables. Campus Police officers on Howard's campus con­ for us and make sure that the pus. The facilities for art majors Management to devise a plan are on night duty 4pm-12am 7 tinue to complain about the University is a university for should be a lot bigger since we for a ramp to be installed per­ days a week. administration, the services students, by students and is are the expressive students of manently or on a temporary anq about everything that is really working with students." the University." basis for mass move ins going on but it's not even one Other concerns expressed percent of the university was by students were lack of housing ACM Contest Held Tomorrow Students Get 'D.L.' Lessons IBM, from Campus A 1 contest previously and has not international schools makes me AUTHOR, from Campus A 1 him speak, saying this is a "very allAfrican-Americanmenareon difficult subject for black men the down low and that all ethnic yet won. However, they are pre­ proud to say I go to Howard." "I think you're born that paring by revie\ving and solving to deal with." groups have men who are on the have coaches who actually take IBM has been the sole spon­ way," King said. "I don't believe problems that have been given King said it is disconcerting down low, giving the example part in creating the problems sor of the ACM-ICPC World that men go to prison and get in previous years. Finals and primary sponsor to him that most of his audienc­ of the white governor of New that are used for the competition turned out. The desire is always Senior biology major David of the worldwide ACM-ICPC es are predominately female. Jersey, James ~IcGreevey, who so it is difficult to compete." there." Dawson feels it is important for "Sisters, you can't do this by recently resigned after coming Led by a student or faculty Regional Contests since i997. He also stressed that men Howard students to compete in Since then, the number of teams yourself,'' he said. "We need all out of the closet by revealing coach, each team consists of on the down low are not gay; this contest. participating has quadrupled. of us to try to win this battle." that he had an extramarital three students and will face a they are bisexual because they "They most definitely need IBM's commitment is part of a King also criticized black affair \vith a man. series of six to eight real-world have sex with both men and to use the .knowledge they have company-wide effort to advance fraternities, saying that while The main point that King programming problems to be women. King claims to have gained at Howard to do some­ the next generation of informa­ he has been invited to speak said he wanted to leave \vith completed in five hours, the interviewed 2,500 men who are thing to show their dedication tion technology talent. to many black sororities, black students at Howard was that amount of time it takes to com­ living this double life, and also and winning a contest would "It's really great the [Society fraternities seem to be ignoring they have to take responsibil­ plete a semester's worth of com­ that he, too, was once a married do that," Dawson said. Jennifer of Systems and Computer the issue. He told a story of one ity for their own well being and puter programming. man living on the down low. Holmes, a junior, radio, televi­ Science] are a part of something black fraternity member telling have open, honest relationships These problems are designed Speaking to a predominant­ sion and film major, was not him that none of the members with their sexual partners. to test not only programming like that," 1Gn1berley Black, a ly female audience, King said aware of the competition. senior human development of his fraternity were on the "HIV is preventable," King skills, but also creativity and that one of the main reasons 72 "I don't know much about down low. King countered this teamwork. major, said. "I'm sure it ivill percent of new AIDS cases are said. "Get tested and know your computer science, but I think it's reflect well when it is time to by saying that he knew of at status." The three Howard teams black females is because of black great that Howard is apart of it,'' apply for work." least 50 fraternity members are a part of the Society of men who are not upfront about Holmes said. "To know that we who were on the down low. Systems and Computer Science. their sexuality. He applauded compete against Ivey league and However, stressed that not Howard's team has entered the the men who ca1ne out to hear

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Moment in HU History:.Chairman Seeks Supports for Athletic Dept.

"We don't invest enough money into our BY KONAHE JERIGAN Hilltop Staff Writer program," graduate student Eric Afonkwah said. "The facilities, tl1e personnel, the ath­ letes all suffer because there aren't enough In a Hilltop article dated November funds to back them." 3, 1961, Chairman of the Department of Barnes, who was a leading figure in Physical Education for Men Samuel Barnes North Carolina College's growing athletic said, "the standing of Howard University in program, attributed the athletic standing to the recognized section of sports in America de-emphasizing athletics, the attitude of the is very low." students toward athletics and the heighten­ In the year 2004, students feel there is ing of interest in athletics. some truth to Barnes' words. They feel that "It's a catch 22," said sophomore film while Howard athletic teams have tasted and administration of justice double major victory in the past, recently as a whole, ShaDeena Russell said. "Fans don't attend the athletic department appears to be in a games because th.e teams perform poorly, slump. but I think the teams' performance level BY NICOLE M. MELTON "I think sports are not a priority at Contributing Writer depends on the support they get from the Howard," said freshman human develop­ fans." Barnes thought a mascot would ment major Leigh Thornton. "Howard encourage students to rally around the doesn't put tl1e money into their athletes When the doors in the teams. like other schools do." Office of Student Accounts "Would a revival of school spirit on the Barnes attributed the "lowly" perfor­ part of the students foster an amelioration close at 3:00 p.m., Melony mance of athletic teams to the dormant of the terrible athletic situation?" he said. Pritchett still has tons of school spirit that surrounds Howard's cam­ "Or must the athletes themselves be the work to do. Pritchett, an pus. Apart from Homecoming and possibly spearheads toward raising the spirit of the account analyst, continues Midnight Madness the number of students student body?" to answers phone calls and who attend Howar:d games is slim to none. responds to emails from students and parents seek­ ing her assistance with their accounts. For Pritchett, going out of her way to help others is just a part of her job she feels obliged to do. Pritchett began work­ ing in the Office of Student Accounts in March of 2002. Prior to that posi­ tion, the Maryland native "I think The Hilltop is very infonnative. It's "I don't normally read the newspaper worked as the head cashier nice to know that Black students are \¥riting "I think The Hilltop is good for the students because until I read The Hilltop. The Hilltop - in the Howard University informative stories and information that we a lot of people don't read ne\¥Spapers. They give has a lot of political events and all of Bookstore. While she works can use in our everyday life. the other current events that you can't full time, Pritchett is also access to important events happening on campus or completing courses in the anything happening in the neighborhood. It's good access and it's free. I admire that The Ravee' Selby, Physical Therapy School of Business toward for the students to read about it." Hilltop has all of those advantages." a degree in business man­ agement. In her current Shalondra Gardner, Political Science Bryanna Santee, Undecided position, Pritchett over­ sees all aspects of students' "The Hilltop is an informative opportunity for accounts, helping students, freshman and anyone else to learn about what is "I read The Hilltop when it parents and businesses to going on at Howard." comes out every now and then. manage their charges, bal­ It's in depth and it keeps you up ''Honestly, The Hilltop is a one-sided document. They ances, and payment sched­ Gabrielle Johnson, Hospitality Management with what's going on around the really try to bash Ho\vard University. It seems like every ules. campus. So1ne of the articles, ti1ne I open up a Hilltop or see somebody else reading ".t.Iy job is to assist and inform students about what especially the one about the one, the titles and the headlines are real negative towards charges they need to take contamination in the restaurants Howard. Being a freshman, I don't reaJJy know that much care of in order to regis­ on Georgia Avenue, are very about Howard. It's good information I guess. but I hear too ter for classes during the (7 d., semester," said Pritch"tt. 0 00 . much negative, not too inuch positive. "I like helping students fully understand what their "I think The Hilltop is a great newspaper. Devon Miller, Political Science Lloyd Brown, Biology account is about and what It shows the different viewpoints of all they need to do financially the students on the campus and it tells to finish school." Pritchett is also in about \vhat the people want." . "I've never read The J-Iilltop. I don't know, I just charge of coordinating never have." charges and payments Dave McKinnon, Computer Information for students participat­ "I think it's surprisingly good Sy steins Alan Jone.:;, Co1nmunications ing in consortium cross­ because most colleges don't have registration through the a nc,vspaper that is as good as The \Vashington Metropolitan Hilltop. It touches people all across Area Consortitun of the world, not just here in the U.S." Universities, which includes Compiled By Lauren Stephens schools such as Georgetown Hilltop Staff Writer and American. Furthermore, Amir Thorne, Mathematics Pritchett 1nanages the accounts of c.xd1angc stu­ dents and Howard students studying abroad. "Students who are stud~;ng abroad require spec. ial attention because I !-!av<.. l ' ',e sure their finan­ cial aid credits properly at - a foreign university," said Pritchett. UWhen you factor in foreign exchange rates and higher costs of atten­ dance, it can get complicat­ ed. I don't want a student I to be in another country and not be able to register because of a problem with their account." Pritchett says the best part of her job is interact­ ing with students and being able to assist them in any way she can. She typically sees up to 30 students each day and says that being able to help people is her heart's ]Oy. "I'm n•ally a people­ person and I enjoy custom­ er service," said Pritchett. "When students get to college, they are on their own. I try to make sure they don't feel like they are alone although they are miles away fro1n· ho1ne. If they need somebody to help them, I'm here.·· In honor of Pritchett's effort, students and parents often send emails, cards and phone messages thanking Every Tuesday andFr iday The Hilltop her for her helpful deeds. Although she does not do her job in order to receive Premiersa new issue. See WEEK, News A7 November 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS A5 Students Contemplate Withdrawing From Class on Final Day -~"!'l BY NICHIA MCDOWALD if a course is dropped during On the other hand, W's can Contributing Writer this time it does not appear on pose other, non-GPA related prob­ your transcript. lems for students. To withdraw or not to with­ "It is counted in your For most scholarship students draw, that is the question many attempted hours, but not in your and even for financial aid students, students' mind each semes­ GP A hours,'' saitl Director of there are a minimum number of ter. Today is the final day to Enrollment Management Carol credit hours required. In order to withdraw from a course, leav­ McKinnon . keep university scholarships, recipi­ . ing many students hurrying to "You can withdraw from ents must complete at least 12 credit decide whether or not to remain a course and it will not affect hours every semester. Also, in order in a problematic class or to with­ you graduating with honors," to have satisfactory academic prog­ draw and eliminate the possibil­ said Vincent S. Williams, pro­ ress for financial aid, one must earn ity of a low grade posted on their gram coordinator for the School 70 percent of your original credit academic transcripts. of Communications Annenberg . load. If withdrawing from a course While students are advised Honors Program. "However, puts a student below these require­ to exhaust all possible options if you get an F and retake the ments then they risk losing their before withdrawing fro1n a course you cannot graduate with awards or aid .. course, such as evaluating their university honors, even if you "'There is a wide range of things progress and consulting with have a 3.9 GPA. That's just the that can cause a person to with­ their professor, students often university policy." draw from a course," said Michael view withdrawals as an alterna­ Students also are· worried Fraizer, an associate professor in the tive to receiving an undesirable about how withdraws affect their Political Science Department and a final grade. honors status, believing that too former graduate school admissions "I'd take a 'W any day over many course withdraws will pro­ evaluator. "I think a student is weJI a 'F' in a course, even though I hibit graduating with honors. served to withdraw from a class worry about how it affects my "I would hate to have worked rather than take an 'F'. There is no transcript," said senior mechan­ so hard as an honors student and excuse that is acceptable for an F." ical engineering major Kamau have a 'W' on my transcript stop In order to officially withdraw Wright. me from receiving my graduation from a course one must first obtain Many other students seem honors," says junior political sci­ a withdrawal form from their advi­ to share in this fear of withdraw­ ence major Hanan Yehia. sors in their particular school. The als leading to academic back­ However, that is only a myth. form must be filled out and signed lashes. The College of Arts and Sciences by the professor, signed by your "To me, the only legitimate Advisory Center officials say academic advisor and returned time to withdraw from a course that withdrawals have nothing to the department for Enrollment without it affecting you is during to do with graduating with hon­ Management, located on the first the add/drop period,'' said fresh­ ors. Additionally, once a course is floor in the Administration Building man pre-pharmacy major Anna repeated, the 'W' is removed from or to your Advising Center. Withdrawing from courses can be a double-edged sword for students. While it saves them Kay Johnson. She reasoned that a student's transcript. from receiving a bad grade, a "W " is added to students' academic transcripts to note which course was dropped. Case of Student Health Center Fire Still Remains Mystery

SHC, from Campus A1 not seek medical help because currently attending Howard she did not want to go to the and those who graduated last nience," said sophomore emergency room. year were located in another Zenobia Charles about being "I don't have time to mess area of the building during the referred to the hospital. Last around with the hospital,'' fire and were all recovered. Wednesday, Charles, who is Ramsey said. "I don't have nine The District of Columbia double majoring in history and hours. Even though a person Fire Department said the cause political science, spent hours in may not have an emergency, of the fire remains unclear. the hospital's emergency room being sick is still a big deal to "We do not yet have a waiting to be seen about her that person." definite cause," said Kathryn throat ache. ''There should The blaze apparently start­ Friedman, spokesperson for be a more efficient back up ed on the second floor in the D.C. Fire and Emergency plan,'' Charles said. "The fact medical records room sometime Medical Services. "The fire of the matter is that students early afternoon on Sunday, Oct. remains under investigation." can not perform if they are not 24. According to Garrett, over While the department has healthy." 8,ooo records of students who not released the report, Garrett Ebony Ramsey, a sopho­ graduated over five or six years speculated that a defective more political science major, ago were destroyed in the fire. exhaust fan might have been said she had been Garrett said the most recent the source of the fire. sick for four days but did medical records of students ,,

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Dana Dane speaks about being apart of the golden era of hip hop, and suggests that artists should know their worth before entering. people that were interviewed that. Now major record labels av TORI L. SCARBOROUGH and energized like they were I have been working on that is performed? Who are some of the Graduate Editor back in high school again. I had now finished. The album is a other female artists you would and some who were nlissed. I are interested but they either the opportunity to speak to one collai:)oration with 18 indepen­ have liked to seen on stage? mean it will be impossible to get have already signed their artists, On the eve of Homecoming of the hip-hop artists who is con­ dent artists who have been try­ D: Oh wow, I would have everyone in the hip-hop indus­ or we know better and won't while many were at the R&B sidered to be from the "Golden ing to get into the business for loved to have seen MCLyte; Salt try on one show. Not one book, take what they are giving us and • concert, and others were at the Era" of hip-hop, Dana Dane, and years, so I gave them a chance N'Peppa, although Salt is the show or concert will be able to demand much more. So we do nightclubs, therewas another live he shared some wisdom with me on my album. one that may not perform again get everybody. our records independently. party happening within walking for the HU student body. HT: Who produced the because she is saved now, I would HT: A few of the artists HT: You know I have to ask distance of Howard University; HILLTOP: How was it to album? really like for them to come out from the "Golden Era" of hip­ you the old cliche, what advice A Blast from the Past: An Old perform with the old school hip­ D: This album was pro­ of retirement and get out there hop tried their hand in acting do you have for current students School Hip-Hop reunion. An hop artists? duced by Mark "Boogie" Brown, and do some shows that would and some went on and had suc­ trying to get into rap industry? array of back in the day dances DANE: It was hot. I always RZA (from the WuTang Clan), be great and Roxanne. She won't cessful acting careers. Have you D: People need to know were on the floor, from the Kid­ like to perform with all the old· Kwame and Fresh Gordan. pe1form anyn1ore because she is ever tried acting or wanted to their leverage they need to know n-Play, to the Cabbage Patch to heads HT: How many tracks do a psychologist and she said she act? there worth. When you go into the Snake, concert goers remi­ HT: Would it be poss;01e you have on the album? is fine making the money she D: Naw, not really. I never it [the business] you must be nisced as their favorite artists to do a concert with the new­ D: There are 14 cuts on the needs with her patients. thought about acting. Although wise in your decisions and know rapped their old school songs. school artists like Jay-Z, Diddy album. The album has not been HT:VH1 recently did a trib­ I did try-out for a couple of parts what you are doing. There are A reunion it was. It was or some other artists from the released officially, but right now ute to the hip-hop artists. Do with Spike Lee but it never really a lot of books out there that we the first time in history that all new hip-hop era? I am selling the album on my you think that they did a good materialized. [old school hip-hoppers] did not of the artists were featured on D: Yeah definitely, Doug website www.danadane.com representation with the tribute? HT: How would you say have access to. We did not know one stage to perform. The art­ E. Fresh and Slick [Rick] have until I get some things worked D: The VH1 special did not that the rap game has changed our worth so we went into it ists included, Big Daddy Kane, been involved with doing con­ out with some distribution com­ capitalize on the hip-hop artists since you were out there 15 or 20 blindly. Unfortunately we went Sweet Tee, Chubb Rock, Special certs with the new-school artists panies and independent record that were at the show. I was years ago? , into it blindly and we did not Ed, Dana Dane, Kurtis Blow, so if the opportunity was there I labels. Hopefully the album will there along with others and we D: Well interestingly enough know our worth and so we got Whodini, The Sugar Hill Gang, would be glad to do it. be released at the end of this were not highlighted. Some of the industry has come full circle. burned. So I would say to young Grandmaster Melle Mel and HT: What are some new year or the latest the beginning the artists who were there they When we started we had to pro­ people to definitely know your Scorpio and Busy Bee. With projects that you are working of next year. did not give cameos to. The duce our records independently self-worth. such a heavy line-up of artists, on? HT:There was only one documentary was powered by because the major record labels concertgoers were overwhelmed D: I have a new album that female artist at the concert who the powers that be there were were not interested in us like

Businesss Pers ective Dear Lauryn: Managing a Fortune Advice Column 500 Company: Do You Have What it Takes BY AJA ELIZABETH SHASANMI Contributing Writer

What does it take to the world's largest, financial servic­ Dear Lauryn is The Hilltop's new advice column catered utilize all of the resources that The Mecca has to offer. With es firm? According to Howard towards college students and written by a voice that under­ that in mind, you cannot wait for the opportunities to come University students enrolled in stands. Lauryn, the voice, gives advice with a dash of urban to you; you have to go to the opportunities. In other words, the master of business ad1ninis­ edge that leaves the reader entertained yet informed. This be proactiYe. List your favorite hobbies and see how they tration program (MBA), it takes column tackles issues of the average college student includ­ correlate \vith various careers. Think of one of your favorite a leader who can respond swift­ ing career choices, sex, grades, parents and dating. courses in college and research the jobs that relate to that ly to correct ethi1:al scandals, class. Talk to a counselor in the Career Services Center. value employees, instill strong Dear Lauryn, Take a career assessment test on-line. Ask your peers how corporate governance, strive for continuous excellence and "'\tw.dlJgroup..com I am a sophomore and I feel really lost. I'n1 majoring they found their passion. But please don't let these years Charles 0. Prince Ill. in a subject I don't care about but changing majors is not pass you by without having the slightest idea of what you make the world a better place. the solution because I don't have a passion for anything. I want to do with your life. Charles 0. Prince III, Citigroup's CEO since 2003, into action. She said, "its all feel guilty because I am a Laureate Scholar with all of iny -Lauryn has attempted to espouse these about the money," when talk­ tuition and housing paid but I'm not doing anything with goals, and for good reason. ing about investment banks by these benefits; the benefits that other students fight so hard Letters can be sent to [email protected] Citigroup doesn't want its quest that Citigroup must continue to attain. Perceiver, how do I tap into my inner vocation? for excellence stifled by its size to "make sure that for people or culture of anonymity. its not just about the money " Slacker Historically, this has been Citigroup must show that a problem as Citigroup's size "employees matter too," Patton said. Dear Slacker, has hidden ethical dilemmas resulting in the recent ouster Dealin~ with inevitable Let me begin by telling you that you're not alone. problems of a company the size Many students go to college not having specific career goals of Citigroup's private bank from Japan, trading scandals and scope of Citigroup, Patton but hope to run into them on their collegiate journey. But in London and suspect banking also felt that to be a leader you do need to make the best of these four years and truly practices in Argentina. would include being "someone Though plagued with prob­ who's able to prevent a panic lems, Citigroup has e..xperi­ when something wrong hap­ enced phenomenal growth and pens ... and give a realistic pic­ ture of things without creating 1 expects to double in size within The Career Ser,ices Office Has five years. Prince feels confi­ a panic." dent that he can help the firm Additionally, Abimbola grow despite the firm's prob­ Fayomi, a first year MBA stu­ lems. dent noted that Prince could Opportunities for Graduate Students Too Shaka Cuffe, a first year succeed in his goals if he places MBA student, expressed opti­ a large emphasis on corporate governance, internal growth and BY ANGELA HAILSTORKS ing and talk about what their Finding a job becomes a sophis­ biggest campus wide job fairs in mism in Citigroup's growth best practices. Citing her work Contributing Writer plans and goals are," said Wells. ticated search where you have to the fall and spring, and provide plans, saying, "Citigroup is not from a recent Howard MBA "There are many students in the look on your own." interview workshops. To make too big to control." Citigroup Case competition, After spending four or more same fields but have different To help students effective­ students aware and keep them Cuffe continued, "Bad man­ Fayomi recalled her group's years in college, many students ideas of what they want to do ly research tllose hard-to-find updated, the CSO puts full-page agement in one aspect of their suggestion that Citigroup slow are faced with making another within them." jobs, the CSO has online job ads in the Hilltop and email fac­ business [didn't) necessarily down its rate of acquisitions major decision concerning their Kim Wells has 14 years of listings available. Job require­ ulty and students consistently. dictate the culture throughout." and "analyze [its] internal education; graduate school. It is combined human resources and ments vary from extremely The benefits of graduate Cuffe thinks that Prince controls and internal systems tempting to want to immediate­ educational experience with experienced to undergraduates school give students the upper enables horizontal leadership and emphasize [its] strengths. ly go out and find a job, however nine of those years in manage­ at sophomore or junior levels. hand when it comes to getting at Citigroup to manage the Fayomi also noted the adage, in an ever-changing market that ment consulting. In addition, With partnerships with Vault big jobs. "Graduate school is risks of growing. "Prince does a "More money more problems" has become more competitive, his CSO team consists of four and Wet Feet, who each have always a great option," said very good job of ''[making] the to site that focusing on inter­ students find that a bachelor full time staff members at the over 100,0000 volumes of fact Wells. "It makes you more orgaruzation more of a family ... nal controls has to be central to degree is not always enough to master's level and eight gradu­ sheets and guides, students competitive, and gives you nlore Recently, he switched the head Prince's ability to grow the firm get the jobs they want. ate interns providing general have access to a wide range of options, especially in higher of Smith Barney and another in the future. Graduate schools are service to everyone. options. level jobs. Students also get Citigroup Co. What I think he's John Shasanmi, a third year, expected to provide students Despite the experienced The online job listing sight, additional access to expert fac­ trying to do .. .is blend ideas... the edge needed to compete in staff, graduate students don't which can be accessed from ulty in their fields." His goal was to bring different JD/MBAstudent explained that if he were the CEO of Citigroup, the workforce for better jobs. always have the time to take Howard's main page, receives Wells says that students are ideas, different aspects of parts he would "contribute all of its Howard's own Career Services advantage of the opportunity. about 3,500 hits a month and taking advantage of the Career of the business that are working Office (CSO) located on the Understanding that many grad­ Wells and his staff are working Services Office, but they could and blend with parts that are earnings or dividends for one year to one single cause to make second floor of the School of uate students also work full time to improve it. "We will be rede­ always do a little more. As for not doing so well," Cuffe said. Communications is there to help or have children, the CSO has signing the website, God willing, graduates looking to get the job Others in the MBA program a dramatic impact on making the world a better place." both undergraduate and gradu­ worked to accommodate their by February," said Wells. "We they want, doing the research appreciate how Prince has taken In conclusion, Prince has ate students make the success­ schedules. The staff usually want to make certain informa­ is key. Once students have a a stance on the issue of valuing got a lot of work to do to man­ ful leap into their various career works later hours or Tuesday tion pertain to certain groups, plan they can do the research employees. age all the facets of a company fields. nights, giving graduate students making the site better tailored and seek out speakers on cam­ "He has taken a stand that the size of Citigroup. Being a CSO Director Kim Wells more options to come in and get to individual's fields." pus, or possible employers who the people in the company self proclaimed workaholic, believes that t}_le center is a very help. The Career Services Office come by. "Howard has amazing are important," said Kiahnna hopefully, he can achieve these useful tool for graduate students "The graduate industry is has also been instrumental in resources and, if you take full Patton, a second year MBA to utilize. "It is important for very different," said Wells. ''Job providing opportunities for advantage, you'll be very happy student and former Citigroup goals as Citigroup and its many graduate students to come in listings are not on the same students to get interviews and with the results." Human Resources (HR) sum­ functional areas strive to grow, and sit down with someone level of advertising for graduate strengthen their chances of get­ mer intern. But she notes that change, improve the world, trained in the area of consult- as they are for undergraduate. ting jobs. They hold two of the Prince needs to put those values value its workers and make money. < November 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS Al Students and Parents Alike Praise Pritchett's Strong Efforts ARE YOU A.GRADUATE WEEK, from Campus A4 ent of four and likes spending the tasks of managing a fam­ time with her t\vo sons and ily, working full ti1ne, going to STUDENT AND WANT TO VOICE praise, she is grateful for all of two daughters at the library. In classes, c01npleting homework the positive feedback she gar­ her spare tirne, she also enjoys assignments and pursuinr, her ners and uses it as motivation painting and drawing, a hobby hobbies, she said it is important OFYOURGRADSCHOOLTQBE to do her best. she has pursued since her child­ to find balance in her life. She "Once, I was talking to a hood. After she graduates with wants to serve as a role model family and it happened to be on her business degree, she hopes to her children and hopes that HEARD ... my birthday," Pritchett recalled. to open an art museum to dis­ she can inspire others to live "I gave them as much informa­ play some of her work. out their dreams. COME DOWN TO THE HILLTOP tion as I could, and they ended "When I was younger, I "I want to prove that up stopping by the office and would give my amvork to my although there may be obsta­ brought me a birthday card. It dad and he would take them to cles in life, you can overcome OFFICE AND LET THE was one of my most memorable work," said Pritchett. He had them," Pritchett said. "People experiences since working here. this long wall in his office filled ask nlc all the time. 'how do I'm not nice so that pt.'ople will with all of my projects. l figured you do it?' I just ha"e to stay GRADUATE SECTION BE THE bring me gifts, but I feel truly I've painted enough pieces to focused and stay strong." thankful when people think of fill up a whole museum, so why me like that." not open one of my own?" VOICE YOUR SCHOOL Pritchett is the proud par- Although Pritchett has

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Presidential Hopefuls For 2008

Even though President Bush isn't even a month into his new tcnn, speculation is rampant on \vhich Democrat or Republican should succeed him as commander in chief. Listed belO\V are son1c naines being tossed around by pundits. DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN

Sen. Hillary Rodhan1 Clinton (D-N.Y.) Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) Senator Clinton is clearly the early favorite for the nomination Sen. McCain is currently the heir apparent to the Republican throne in 2008, but she must first win re-election lo the Senate in 2006. in 2008. With Vice President Dick Cheney unlikely to nm, the Republican Reportedly, fom1er New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani or New York's gover­ nomination is wide open. McCain has strong support from independents nor George Pataki will challenge Clinton for her senult' scat. A t•ampaign and moderate Democrats and Republicans. In 2000, McCain nl'arly won aguinsl Giuliani or Pataki will be bruising. but I prcdid Clinton will pull tlw nomination but Jost to Texas Gov. George W. Bush. Despite that il out. Her job approval ratings an; in llw mid 6o's and she has slowly loss, McCain remains popular. Although his relationship with President began to shed the title of "libt>ral, .. becoming more of a t•enlrisl like her Bush was said to be rocky, McCain wisely campaigned for Bush this year. husband, former President Clinton. A loss in 2006 would end any chance Campaigning for the President helped McCain to keep key allies that he she has for becoming president ever. O\"er the neKl four years, Clinton will need for a run in 2008. l\.1cCain is clearly a qualified candidate with \\ill need to build up her credentials on defense. She has \\iscly positioned national <1ppeal, but his age may work against him. In 2008, McCain will herself to do this. by serving on the Senatl' Armed Servicc·s Committee. be 72 years old.

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Former New York .l\tayor Rudy Giuliani Known as America's "favorite mayor" for his t>xcellcnt response to the September 11 attacJ

Ne\\· York Gov. George Pataki Go\·. George Pataki was elected in 1994 and is up for re-elec­ tion in 2006. He has been credited with revitalizing New York's economy, turning deficits into record surpluses for his state. He has also cracked down on crime in New York. Pataki is also rmnored to be a possible challenger for Sen. Hillary Rodham Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) Clinton's senate seat in 2006. Challenging Clinton for her sen­ Sen. Evan Bayh is relati\"e\y new to national audiences. but I think he ate seat is an unnecessary risk for Pataki if he has any presiden­ has the best shot at challenging Hillary Clinton for the nomination. He is a former two-term governor of Indiana (1989-1996) and is currently sen·­ tial aspirations. First, there is a serious possibility that he may ing in his second term in the U.S. Scnalt'. Al the end of his second term loose to Clinton. which would take some steam out of his career. as goYcmor, Bayh had an approval rating of nearly So iwrcent. He won Secondly. he is a governor who is likely to win re-election in 2006. praise for battling the rising costs of Medicaid in his state, the nel'

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Bill Frist Sen. Bill Frist is President Bush's right hand man in the United States Senate. In 2000, Frist was unanimou'il) elected chairn1nn of the National Republican Senatorial Committee and became the Senate t.fajority leader in 2002. Frist 1s n former doc­ tor and currently serves on seven con1n1ittees in the Senate includ­ ing the foreign relations committee. He has been an excellent spokesperson for the Republican agenda, anti under his leadership George \\!. Bush became the first president in history to have his Ne\v Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson party win back majority control of the senate in a ntidtcnn elec­ Gov. Bill Richardson was elected goYernof of New f\.1exico tion. I think Frist has a decent shot at the non1ination, but could in 2002 and arguably has the most distinguished resmne of anv face stiff competition from Sen. John McCain. other candidate who may seek the presidency in 2008. As gov~ ernor, Richardson has received praise for i1nproving education in his state, cutting ta'..:es. re-building the rconomv and developing a state\\~de water plan. Before heco1ning governor, Richardson ser\'ed for 15 years in the U.S. House of Rl·prcsentative.s for New l\.lexico. In 1997, Richardson becmne the U.8. Ambassador to the United Nations, which gave hi1n a lot of forl'ign policy experi­ Florida Gov. Jeb Bush ence that many governors don't haYe. One year later, he became Florida governor Jeb Bush has repeatedly denied ha\ing any the Secretary of the U.S. Department.of Energy under the Clinton interest in running in 2008 but speculation continues to follow Administration. Richardson has been nominated for the Nobel hinl. He was elected go,·emor in i998 and is currently serving in Peace Prize four times (1995, 1997, 2000 and 2ooi.). A major plus . " his final term. Bush has a record of cutting taxes in his state and for Richardson is his Hispanic heritage. Hispanics arc becon1ing a • of protecting the en-.ironment. He has also increased health insur­ more crucial ,·oting bloc every election year and Richardson \\ill be ance coverage for children in his state. The governor has national sure to get a majority of their support 1f given the nornination. nan1e recognition because of his brother and father's successful bids for the \Vhite House. If Jeb Bush aspires to be president, I think he should run for the Senate in 2006 (though he has denied any interest in this as well.) \Vhile there he should use the oppor­ tunity to build up his resume with experience in foreign affairs. I don't think 2008 is Jeb Bush's year. Voters may be suffering from "Bush Fatigue" if he runs on his brother's heels. He should move to the Senate in 2006, and serve there at least one term before making a bid for the presidency.

Democratic Wild Cards Republican Wild Cards

Sen. John Kerry (D-1\lass.) California Gov. Arnold Sch,varzenegger I have to gi\'e the wild card for the nomination in 2008, to this California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is a wildcard for year's nominee John Kerry. Unlike his running mate, Kerry plans the Republican Party's nomination in 2008. but his status as a for­ to return to the senate. He reportedly plans to start a political eign-born citizen will prevent him from making a run. Currently, action committee and wants to use his connections from this vear's an amendment is being considered to allow immigrants the chance run to remain viable for 2008. However. I doubt very serio~sly to run for president. but that bill is unlikely to pass and be rati­ that democrats gi1·e Kerry another shot at the presidency. He ,\;n fied by 2008. However, if Sch•varzcnegger were able to run he ran one of the most inept catnpaigns in recent memory. I find it \\OUld be a formidable foe. He already has national name recogni­ laughable that Kerry wants to use fundraising connections from tion from his days as a Hollywood mo\;e star. Schwarzenegger this year to remain viable for 2008. He is o,·erlooking the fact, has worked well with Dentocrats in his state and currently has an that most of the money and suppo1t for his candidacy came from approval rating above 60 percent. His speech at the Republican anti-Bush sentiment, not people who were enthused about his can­ Party's convention clearly showed that he is ready for the big didacy. leagues. November 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NATION & WORLD A9

Bush Campaign Accused of As·hcroft Resigns, Gonzalez Suppressing Black Vote Named New Attorney General

stations received calls from listeners alleging that they BY CHARLENE V. DRAYTON had been victims of voter sup­ Contributing Writer pression tactics. In Bedford­ Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, police President Bush announced Wednesday officers were accused of selec­ that White House counsel, Alberto Gonzales, tively pulling Black voters to will replace John Ashcroft as attorney general. the side and asking them for Gonzales, if confirmed by the Senate, will be the proof .that they had not been first Hispanic to serve as attorney general. "His sent to prison in the past two sharp intellect and sound judgment have helped years. Many disgruntled voters shape our policies in the war on terror," said Bush left the line without casting a to reporters at the White House. Gonzales has ballot and never returned. This been the White House's top lawyer for the past er.used an uproar in New York four years and has had a long working relation­ because residents felt police ship with the president. He served as general were overwhelm.ingly stationed counsel for Bush when he was governor of Texas. in predominantly Black com­ Gonzales was also Texas secretary uf state and munities. served as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court "It was crazy because I saw while Bush was governor. people being pulled from the Ashcroft's resignation comes after four years line," said LaTanya Walker, of controversy, in which he became a "polarizing a Brooklyn resident who wit­ figure." He championed many controversial gov­ nessed the chaos on Election ernment policies, including the USA Patriot Act, Day. "No one wants to wait which many critics say infringed on the rights of for hours in that line, get to innocent people. In a resignation letter to Bush, the front and then be told to go Ashcroft expressed satisfaction in the job he has home to get information and done helping to defend the nation from terror­ have to wait in the back of the ists. President Bush won Florida in 2000 as well as 2004. line again." Lawyers were also "The objective of securing the safety of John Ashcroft Americans from crime and terror has been posted at this Brooklyn vot­ But Gonzales has also had his share of contro­ tricts. According to the report, ing station, and were said to achieved," Ashcroft said in his letter to Bush. BY CHARLENE DRAYTON e-mails and documents pre­ Democrats on Capitol Hill welcomed versy. He wrote a memo in February of 2002, in Contributing Writer be challenging people they sus­ which he claimed President Bush had the right to pared for the executive director pected of being a felon. Some Gonzales' appointment. Sen. Charles Schumer, of the Bush campaign in Florida, a member of the Judiciary Committee expressed waixe anti-torture laws and international treaties say they were even threatened providing protections to prisoners of war. Critics An elections supervisor in contained a i5-page "caging and were told by the lawyers his contentment with the resignation of Ashcroft list" of nearly 2,000 names and and welcomed the appointment of "someone less allege the memo is at the root of the abuses detain­ Tallahassee, Florida has accused they would be taken to jail if ·ees suffered in the Abu Gharib prison scandal. the Bush Campaign of taking addresses for voters in predomi­ they attempted to vote with­ polarizing" to the position. steps to suppress the Black vote nantly Black neighborhoods out presenting the information during last week's election. The throughout Jacksonville. needed to prove they were eli­ supervisor, Ion Sancho, has "The only possible rea­ gible. "'I was pulled from the U.S. Supreme Court To Take On been an elections supervisor for son why they would keep such line for no reason at all," said 16 years. He has gone public a thing is to challenge voters Brooklyn resident Damien recently, charging the Bush cam­ on Election Day," Sancho said Jenkins. "What really made Ten Commandments Cases paign with using a little known to News night. "Quite frank­ me upset was the fact that they BY VANESSA MIZELL Florida law that allows political ly, this process can be used to pulled me just when I got to Contributing Writer party operatives working inside slow down the voting process the front of the line. I've never polling stations to stop voters and cause chaos on Election been to jail before, I've never Legal analysts are split from obtaining a ballot. The Day, and discourage voters from even been arrested before." over what the outcome will be law, allows operatives to chal­ voting." Federal law prohibits Jenkins added, "When I was when the U.S. Supreme court lenge whether a voter is eligible targeting voters for challenges told to come back with proof, I delivers its ruling on whether to vote based on certain criteria. if race is a factor. A republican left and never went back. I was or not religious symbols should Voters are allowed to only vote spokesperson denied any wrong so disgusted." Voter suppres­ be displayed on the grounds "provisionally" after they agree to doing and told Newsnight the sion was also alleged in Iowa of government buildings. The sign an affidavit validating their "caging list" was only a record of and Nevada. According to the split comes on the heels of the 111 legal status. However, Sancho returned mail from fundraising website, vote2004.eriposte. high courts decision last month I • I I solicitations or returned letters says not one challenge had been com, the state of Iowa incor­ to hear cases involving displays I I sent to newly registered vot­ made to a voter in the 16 years rectly labeled dozens of voters in Kentucky and Kansas. In • ·i he has been supervisor of elec­ ers to verify an address. Mindy as felons and struck them from Kentucky, the American Civil tions. He called this year's sud­ Tucker Fletcher, a republican voting rolls. At a Nevada check­ Liberties Union (ACLU) chal­ den challenges "intimidation." state campaign spokeswoman, point, a bus carrying Kerry sup­ lenged the nlounted display of told Newsnight the list was not " '"'" .c:-n be.tom Sancho first made his claims porters was held and searched the Ten Commandments on Analysts are spilt over what the courts decision will be. to the British Broadcasting put together "in order to cre­ by state troopers for 40 n1in­ the walls in the McCreary and Corporation (BBC) news show ate" a list of voters to challenge, utes. The bus driver told news Pulaski county courthouses. "Newsnight." Newsnight also but Fletcher refused to deny the organizations that the troop­ In an earlier ruling, the SiA-th a close vote once the Supreme one. It's just there, similar to the claimed to have knowledge of list would not be used for that ers repeatedly made anti-Kerry Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Court hears the case. "Overall, I Confederat€: flag.·· Others dis­ secret documents and e-mails purpose. comments while checking the that the display was unconsti­ think it will be a very close vote," agree. and say allowing religious from the Bush ca1npaign head Florida was not the only vehicle over. tutional, but atton1ey Mathew said Staver. "This will be very symbols to be placed on govern­ quarters that suggested a plan state to face accusations of Staver disagrees. "I think there difficult and they will be forced ment property is the same as to disrupt voting in Florida's voter suppression on Election are a lot of things in America to look at the facts surround­ state sponsorship of a particu­ African-American voting dis- Day. Several New York radio that acknowledge religion, said ing this issue." Many on Howard lar religion. "They are basically Staver. "If the government University's campus agree that sponsoring a religion. It really censored religion out of every­ this is a complex issue for the has to do with imposing your Clinic Gets OK to Give Face Transplants thing I think that would create Supreme Court to rule on. 'Tm will on someone," said Howard a lot of hostility." Staver is the not sure how they're going to Law student William Esbitt. "If handle this," said Dr. Michael BY AMANDA NEMBRAND president of Liberty Counsel. you have those beliefs, removing Contributing Writer He will argue against the ACLU Newsom, professor at Howard a Ten Commandrnent" n onu­ when the Supreme Court hears University's School of Law. ment won't take it out of your "There is not a bright line dis­ heart and your mind." Whatever The Cleveland Clinic recent­ to look as they the case next year. Similarly ly became the first institution to in Texas, Thomas Van Orden, tinction within these cases but I the court decides in the end, did before they do think there exists a series of many hope that the court doesn't receive review board approval became dis­ a homeless man, filed suit to for human facial transplants, have a Ten Commandments fact variables." appear to be playing favorites figured or had Some students on Howard with any particular religion. various news outlets report. the facial trans­ display removed from a court­ These transplants would be house, claiming that the dis-. University's campus argue that Michael Newhart, a professor at plant. The pro­ the Ten Commandments have the Howard University School given to someone whose face cedure comes play disturbed him. Van Orden was severely disfigured by dis­ said the display made him feel played a major role in the for­ of Divinity believes it is impor­ with many risks mation of the U.S. legal system, tant for the court not to give ease or burns. for recipients, like a second class citizen and "We are, at this point, ready endorsed Christianity and and for that reason they should the impression that there is a particularly an be allowed to remain on govern­ standard religion. "We have to begin screening patients," said increased risk Judaism. His claim was reject­ w~\'.npc.org ment property, including court­ a pluralistic country and it is Dr. Maria Siemionow to CNN. of infection ed and the U.S. District court com. Siemionow is the hospi­ Surgeons are unsure when they will be able ruled the monument could houses. "We need to remember important for government to not or contracting to begin offering the transi:>lants to patients. the values and principles on show preference, said Newhart. tal's director of plastic surgery cancer. There stay. It is the different rul­ research and training in micro­ ings in the Texas and Kentucky which our founders built this "I would encourage religion to is also a 50 Dr. John Barker to NBC News. country, said Chapel Assistant be about the business of work­ scopic surgery. She said doctors percent chance that a patient's cases that have many calling may need up to two years or more Barker is the director of plastic on the Supreme Court to set­ President Alexis Logan. "One ing toward peace and not for the body will reject new tissues from surgery research at Louisville could look at it as a historical appearance of religiosity." to begin the procedure because the transplant. The prospect of tle the issue once and for all. of the time it takes to search and University. "Transplanting a But, analysts admit it will be monument. It's not forcing any- allowing facial transplants has hand will not save your life, find a proper facial donor. "It · sparked some controversy with­ may not happen in our life, or it will better your life, it will in the medical community. increase the quality of your life, it may happen sooner than you Psychologists argue that expect," said Siemionow. When and that's also the argument for patients may suffer from some face." contacted by the Hilltop for fur­ psychological effects. They say ther information, the Cleveland Barker also says that the person may find it hard to although the procedure will be Clinic declined to reveal any identify themselves and may new information regarding the new, doctors across the nation become confused or depressed. should be able to start perform­ procedure. But information Also at stake is whether or not provided from other sources say ing the procedure once they patients should take the risk receive approval." The technical the push for facial transplants of having a facial transplant began quietly with Siemionow expertise and techniques need­ because the surgery isn't life ed to transplant human facial conducting facial transplants on threatening. Doctors have said laboratory rats. In the case of tissue are common practice and in numerous reports that facial humans, surgeons say the pro­ are performed daily in most transplants wouldn't be deemed cedure will consists of removing centers where complex facial as being necessary, as is the case skin and facial tissues from a reconstructive procedures are with a lung or heart transplant. donor, then placing it over the performed," wrote Dr. Barker in The difference, they say is that recipient's bone and cartilage. an editorial for the Journal of facial transplant would only be Surgery last February. Surgeons will then reconnect performed to improve a person's the new tissues and cartilage to quality of life, not to save it. the recipient's face, giving them "That is probably at the new skin while allowing them ' www.msn~on1 heart of the ethical debate," said The Supreme Court is set to hear in February 2005. A10 NEWS THE HILLTOP November 12, 2004 ,

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BY COURTNEY BATTLE relieve stress after a long day's work. "I still others who don't feel the need to Contributing Writer work out six times a week - weight lift­ watch what they eat. "I've never been ing and I do cardio every 9ay. I work on a diet because I'm secure with my out because I like to look good and body size .., said Brittani Saafir, a fresh­ it makes me feel better," sophomore man biology major. Low carb diets, Baily's member­ David Borrego said. And for some, hitting the gym is ships and promises of instant weight Students also take advantage of the just not their cup of tea. ~ y don't work loss set>n1 to have Americans in a fitness physical fitness classes the university out because I have no desire to work frenzy. \Vith so man~ products on the requires for graduation ... I go to weight out," 'aid freshman. Shari Tiwari. Still market claming to have found the best lifting twice a week so I get a work out many doctors and dietitians warn that way to loose weight and get healthy, with out taking extra time out of my heath is not always measured by how many students cannot help joining the day," said .\nya Alexander, a (YEAR) slim the individual is. Having a bal­ battle of the bulge. print journalism major. anced lifestyle is key to living long and Still, some feel the fad diets and Making the right choices when eat­ staying healthy. quick remedies won't sustain them for ing is another big way students are "I would always come up with some the long haul. " I think a lot of the trying to stay healthy at the r.1ecca. ..I kind of connotation like I'll stop drink­ methods of weight loss out now like the don't do red meat," said Aaron Bonner, ing pop or stop eating candy. One sum­ Atkins diet and gastric by pass surgery a junior advertising major. .. I saw mer I went on an all fruit diet. All I ate aren't the way to go in terms of los­ ·super Size' and it scared me. Now I try wns fruit, yogurt, and granola bars. I ing weight and getting healthy," said to eat a salad every day." lost weight but after I stopped the diet Kamaria Gross, a junior legal commu­ After learning how fast food and I gained the weight back," said Holl} nications major. "The only way to lose high fat diets affect the body, many stn­ JenkiQs, a .sophomore political science weight and keep it off is to work out and dents are opting for healthier alterna­ major, "The moral of the story is to eat right." tives. "I try to only eat chicken and tur­ change your lifestyle not dieting." Healthy eating habits and physical key and I try to drink a lot of waler. But Many students try to do small activity are essentially the right way to it's kind of hard to do here because the things like taking the stairs instead of go in maintaining a healthy life style, only thing on campus is fast food," said the elevator or walking instead of rid­ but many students find it hard to fit Ashley Smith, a sophomore psychology ing the shuttle to increase their daily time at the gym into their busy sched­ major. Among students, the most popu­ activity. ules. "I don't work out because I'm too lar practices are eating more fruits and Jassie Harris, sophomore pub­ lazy and I find myself busy with other vegetables, staying away from fast food lic relations major' said, ~1 consider a \h tdu \k,andc'r• 'l•ff f"ho1oeraphrr stuff," said Monica Stele, a junior biol­ and drinking a lot of water. healthy lifestyle getting enough rest, Health-conscious Howard students frequent "The Pulse", the Mecca's ogy major. \Vhile some have begun taking eating right and working out - just newly renovated gym, in order to stay in shape during the colder winter Others use working out as a way to their health more seriously there are having a balance in your life.~ months. Bison To Salvage Pride 2005 Versions Engage Howard Gaine-Heads Against Bethune-Cookman BY ZACHARY KENWORTHY has been somewhat of an enig­ Sports Editor ma this season. After having his best game as a Bison against Morgan State University in With the Mid-Eastern week six, he has faltered since Athletic Conference and struggled with composure Championship no longer attain­ and maintaining presence in able for Howard University, the pocket. Moreno, howev­ head football coach Rayford er, does have a handle on the Petty and the Bison have turned offense and, according to Petty, their attention to finishing the "does a good job managing the season in the top third of the offense." division. "It's about pride and Defensively for the Bison, character now. If we can win NFL scouted cornerback Ronald these final two games and finish Bartell Jr. and his buffalo sol­ up 7-4, then it has been a suc­ dier defense will have to cope cessful season. The goal now is with the triple-option offense to finish in th<: top three." that has been implemented The Bison, however, will by Wildcat Head Coach Alvin have to overcome .\ re~olute Wyatt. "\>Ve are preparing for Bethune Cookman College a type of offensive unit that we defensive line that Coach Petty will only face once this year," assures, "is the besl we will face explained coach Petty. The tri­ all year." The Wildcats' sec­ ple-option threat is one of the ondary, which is also ranked hardest to combat for a defense, third in Division 1-AA football even for one as staunch as with 18 interceptions all year, Howard's domineering squad. has benefited from the Lremen­ In essence, the triple-option dous pressure that the leam's is a package style offense that front four creates. "Their sec­ allows the quarterback to have ondary has been able to put up three choices at any one time. good numbers because of their • ~ " ·'" klhl cum The quarterback, in this case Ravens' linebacker Ray Lewis (left) is part of a stiff Baltimore defense on EA Sports' Madden 2005 with the theme " Fear the D." defensive line. They are a very Wildcat quarterbacks Jarod athletic team,'' Petty admitted. Rucker and Jimmie Russel, will BY MONIQUE WOODS one of the top-selling football It gives you n1ore plays to play Coping with the Wildcats' Contributing Wnter gies together: gaming systems have the option to keep the ball games each year. This year, relentless pass rush and defen­ with and better chances of stop­ and the Internet NPL 21's now themselves, hand it off to the JMadden 2005 took the game sive lineman Willian1 Hudson ping the opponents offence from brings players high qu,1hl.) on­ fullback or pitch it to the slot up a notch to set it apart from will just be the first of numer­ A number of sports video­ scoring," states civil engineering 'line pla)ing against other people back/receiver who is normally other football games. The gamer major Jomari Peterson. ous tasks for Howard's offen­ gaines have recently appeared all over the world. Players can in motion. This style of offense is now in complete control of sive line. Against a very ath­ on the gan1ming market as play­ Storvline central is a new download an innovati\'c V.I.P. relies heavily on execution and the defense with a new feature addition. to the Franchise mode letic defensi\'c unit, the Bison ers arc put in the middle of the System that allo\\s users to \iew can be a nightmare to defend that allows the player to modify on :\1adden 2005. It acts as the will also be looking to create against. action, 1ust as if they wert· rl'al the data on op11oncnts' tenden­ holes for running back Roland "It can create some confu­ players playing on a profes­ cies and play stvles. .. J ay" Colbert and sophomore sion," Petty ex'Plained. sional team. In particular, for .. I Personally prefer sensation Antoine Rutherford. Besides running backs Eric the 2005 version of America's playing basketball games over Colbert, in parlicular, has been Weems and Rodney Johnson, favorites, new features have football games,'' states .John stellar for Howard this year and the Bison will also have to been designed in order to Davis a radio, television, and is just 173 yards away frorn his account for wide receiver enhance the ulti1nate gaming film major. second 1,000-yard rushing sea­ Jonathan Summers, who has experience. The goal: to be NBA LIVE 2005 allows son in three years. The diminu­ been a consistent threat for n1ore realistic. play to elevate their skills on both tive but stoic back is a large W}att's option offense. The A popular gaming hang sides of the court. The game now part of the Howard altack and is Wildcat's option offense has out spot on campus is fresh­ allows one to creat•' awl' inspir the core reason why the team is also been responsible for 17 dif­ man dorm Drew Hall. At any ing dribble moves, highlight n•1•l averaging over 200 yards rush­ ferent \Vildcat players running given time there is at least a dunks, and tenacious defcnsi\'e ing a game. the ball from the line of scrim­ group of guys playing on the plays that express an individu­ At quarterback, it is expect­ mage. For the Bison defense, popular PlayStation 2, XBox, al's playing style. This new fea­ ed that Marcos Moreno will be the only option is to remained or GameCube systems. The ture is EA SPORTS. "Freestyle the starter. Moreno, however, focused. competitive edge of the resi­ Control", an intense inno,·ntion dents have games lasting late The 'Madden Series' has further catapulted former NFL coach that is headlined in most ads into the mght and well into the John Madden into icon-like status. for the game. All-new "10-n1an early morning. Freestyle'· adds individual play­ Biology major r.1ike Yansen, er movements and spacing. cre­ is a true game-head. He recentlv ating the most realistic feeling pre-snap assignments, induding media and highlights all team added EA Sport's l\.1adden 2005 e\'er. A new graphics engine vi\· .. double teams and player-specif· to his collect ion of games. "I and NFL news through a daily idly reproduces each NBA player ic match ups for any defensive like this new version of r.ladden newspaper, e1nail, or a radio and reaches new heights while player on the field. because it is harder than usual. I show surrounding the team. Like multiple game modes put you "The high competition level it is on a real team, players are can play for hours and hours try­ in the middle of the action. An of Madden 2005 makes this affected by the outside events. ing to beat a tenn1 and not even all-new "All .Star" modl' allows years Madden different from Player's make lhe game-play all 11U pro pho1oar1,1>h.)' realize how long I have been players lo create their own All· previous years. I like being Star Cornerback Ronald Bartell Jr. and the Bison defense y.illl playing." the more emolionally realistic. Star weekend expcricnt·c from able to have more control of have their hands tied with the Wiidcats triple-option offense. The Madden series is always ESPN's NFL 2Ks focused the slain-dunk contest to th<> the defense in Madden 2005. on co111bining two technolo- actual All-Star game. _, '

82 SPORTS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 12, 2004 Howard Student Athletes Play The Numbers Game

BY: COURTNEY EILAND You're the best." Hilltop Staff Writer One of Howard's own who bears the #23 is lacrosse defender Shanon Morris. "I wear #23, but it wasn't significant at first until I realized that When selecting a jersey number, athletes may it was the same number that my brother wore for base it upon personal significance or possibly a his football team. I had the #23 when I started on player that they en1ulated as a child. According varsity my freshman year of high school so that, of to USA TODAY, traded players have even been course, was significant to me. Now I have a neck­ known to bribe rookies just to get their old num­ lace with the #23 that I wear around my neck so bers back. I always remember where my heart is, which is in Although many student athletes are not lacrosse," said Morris. allowed to select their number of choice, sopho­ A question lingering on the average person's more wide receiver Larry Duncan has made his mind may be; why do athletes pick the numbers number significant in his own way. "I wear the they choose to wear? Well, New York Knicks point #80. It's a special number to me because it makes guard, Stephon Marbury, chose the #3 because all you feel lucky," admitted Duncan. "You wear the four of his brothers wore the same number before number for the people in the stands so they know him when they played basketball at Lincoln High who you are when you're out on the field and can School in Brooklyn, New York. recognize you when you make a good play. Plus, Sophomore outside lineman, Zusi my number is worn by the greatest receiver in the Airhiavbere states that when he was in high school NFL: Jerry Rice. Also my wide receivers coach, he chose the #22 because as a kid he admired for­ Alvin Harper, wore the #80 when he played foot­ mer Dallas Cowboy running back Emmitt Smith. ball for the Dallas Cowboys." "Ever since I was a little kid, I admired Emmitt However, even some of the most prolific Smith, so when I went to high school, I chose to professional athletes are unable to get their num­ wear the #22. When I came to Howard I was given ber of choice. For example, when former Utah the #56, which still has some meaning, because Jazz forward, Karl "The Mailman" Malone signed it's the same number that LaVar Arrington of a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in the sum­ the Redskins wears. But if I was to go the NFL, it mer of 2003, his trademark #32 was already wouldn't matter what number I got. It would be

among the retired numbers in the rafters of the wn-wJerr} rklt.nel a privilege in itself to make it in the league," said Staples Center honoring legend Magic Johnson. Hall of Fame bound receiver Jerry Rice wears the #80 jersey. According to Howard wide out Airhiavbere. • Although Johnson offen~d his number to Malone, Larry Duncan, he enjoys wearing the number 80 because of Rice and his wide receiver coach When an athlete makes a final decision in he declined and ~ettled for the #u, which was his Alvin Harper, who also wore #80 when with the Dallas Cowboys. selecting his or her number, it becomes a delicate number on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. process in which we can conclude that; it is not the Perhaps the most significant aspect of a number that makes the player, but it is the player number is when an athlete has a chance to see it back of any player on teams such as the Chicago inspired all children to want to ''be like Mike". that makes the number. hanging in the rafters to exemplify their contribu­ Bulls or the Miami Heat is the #23. This is a Although Jordan never played for the Heat, owner tions to their specific sport. number all too familiar in the National Basketball Pat Riley retired his number claiming, "No one A number that one will never sP.e on the Association worn by the great one himself who will ever wear No. 23 for the Miami Heat. Recreation Room Provides BY COURTNEY EILAND on Dece1nber 15, 2003, Horn caught a touch­ Hilltop Staff Writer down pass and then proceeded to celebrate with On-Campus Getaway the help of return specialist, Michael Lewis, by pulling a cell phone from underneath the goal­ From Tiger Woods' celebrated fist-pumps, to post padding and pretending to call someone. Shaquille O'Neal's gorilla walk after a monstrous Horn took plenty of heat for his celebration and dunk, or from Deion Sanders' rademark high­ was later fined $30,000 by the NFL the following step march into the end zone, to Randy Moss' day. Lewis, who was involved in the stunt, was "Michael Jackson Moonwalk" impersonation into also fined $5,000 for his assistance in the pre­ the end zone, many athletes have their own ways choreographed celebration. of celebrating a spectacular play. However, one of the most comical Perhaps the most exuberant attention celebrations can1e only a day before the Horn grabber of them a11 is Philadelphia Eagles wide incident when Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, receiver, Terrell Owens. One of Owens' most Chad Johnson, who has repeatedly received fines infamous celebrations in the end zone came on for his touchdown celebrations, celebrated a vic­ October 14, 2002 when he was still a member tory touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers of the San Francisco 49ers. In a Monday Night by retrieving a sign from the snow drift that read, Football game against the Seattle Seahawks after "Dear NFL: Please don't fine me again." 1'\vo days Owens scored a touchdown, he pulled a Sharpie later, Johnson was hit ·with a $10,000 fine from fro1n his sock, autographed the football, and pro­ the NFL. ceeded to present the football to one of his finan­ Although inany Howard footbaJl play­ cial advisors who was among the front row. In ers are not allowed to do flamboyant victory response to reporters questioning his actions, he celebrations in the end zone, they still manage simply replied, "It's a T.O. thing." to celebrate in more subtle ways. Sophomore Although the only fine Owens received free safety, Carl Alleyne states, "l sometimes take was $5,000 for not having his jersey tucked in, my helmet off and jump around in the end zone his celebration was not well received by NFL with my other teammates, giving chest bumps spokesman, Greg Aiello. According to ESPN .com, and high fives. It makes the team get crunk. It Aiello sent out a memo to all 32 NFL teams, say­ seems like people like T.O. just want to give the ing, "A player possessing a foreign object -- an fans a show. His celebrations include a little bit \hl'do \lf'uu1dtr· Staff l'hotO',tropht r object not part of the uniform -- is subject to a of showboating though. Sometimes he can take Many Howard students enjoy the bowling lanes at the " Rec Room." 15-yard penalty. If the referee deems the object it overboard, because it 1nakes it seem like it's to be a safety hazard, the player will be ejected BY EBONY MEEKS all about himself so1netimes instead of about the are usually the busiest because elaborate poker set containing a from the game. An object such as a pen will be team." Contributing Writer of the pool club. "The pool club green, casino-like playing field, considered a safety hazard." So. while some victory celebrations may appear usually has their tournaments read white and blue playing It is Friday evening and With this new rule implemented, few ath­ to take away from a spectacular play and contain a here on Fridays so that's what chips and pockets to hold the you are leaving the Punch Out. letes were not intimidated by the consequences. slight amount of showboating, it can simply be seen as adds to how busy it is down chips. As you prepare to walk up the About a year later, another situation like Owens an athlete exercising his or her freedom of expression, here," said Tilahun. Joel Penigar, Vice President stairs in the Blackburn Center evolved concerning New Orleans Saints receiver, and a way of giving fans a run for their money. you hear voices and the faint Pool Club member, of the Spades Society, finds Joe Horn. In a game against the New York Giants sound of Caribbean music. The Trevor Farrell, was introduced himself in the rec room almost sounds are coming from the to the Pool Club and the "Rec everyday. He is an avid card and - "Rec Room" in the basement of Room" two years ago when the board game player and said that Blackburn. Pool Club gave free pool les­ most of the regulars who hang Every Friday night, the sons. He has been a regular out in the "Rec Room" share his Howard's Recreation Room is patron ever since. "I practically passion but invite others to par­ teeming with students. Most live here. I am in the Pool Club take in the activities. "I would are there to play pool, foosball, but I do everything," Farren said suggest to others to come and spades, poker, video games, while putting away his pool stick chill out here between or after bowling, table tennis and chess, and walking to the poker table. classes. Even if you don't play while others go to the center Once you walk past the pool all the ga1nes it is a fun environ­ simply to hang out and relax. table area, you will find the cen­ ment," Penigar said. From the moment one walks in ter of the room elevated off of In the back of the "Rec and hears the slow Reggae or the ground. Students here are Room" there is a big screen tele­ faster-paced Soca music playing engaged in food, conversation vision and in front of that tele­ in the background, the mellow, and card games. Poker and vision there is a crowd of guys kick-back and relax vibe is evi­ Spades are the games, of choice playing Mortal Co1nbat on an dent. in the "Rec Room". None of the X-Box. Although this is a two­ ( L4' rt )W"'" .sporl "U llbl ni ltd.coin ( R l~h I)"ww.ha n) J·" ebsdrama.ct. For some, Terrel Owens went too far two weeks ago when he imitated Ray Lewis' pregame According to Keisha card games are provided by the player gan1e, there are about dance during a touchdown celebration. However, Steelers' wide reclever Hines Ward got Tilahun, a fourth year student university. The students pro­ eight other young me!} mesmer­ who does her work study in the vide all of the cards and para­ ized by the game. Some of the back at Owens this week when he imitated his "eagle-flap" celebration as the Steelers romped to victory over the Eagles. Even with the excessive-celebration penatlles, player still "Rec Room", Friday evenings phernalia associated with the See REC, News 83 "Rec Room". This includes an get crunk in the endzone. Bison Bowling In A League Of Its Own BY ZAKIYAH WILLIAMS demanding but it also strives for title next to their names. Last sea­ every bowling season. Starting out Contributing Writer excellence and perfection. son, the Lady Bison placed first in in September, the Lady Bison com­ From Nov. 11- 13, 2004 2003 Northern Division. peted against other schools along Many Howard students are the Lady Bison Bowling team At the head of every great the eastern coast for a chance at oblivious to fact that the campus I is heading to the annual MEAC team is a great coach. The Lady breaking records and achieving t has a bowling team; they are also I Championships being held in Bison Bowling team is lead by their personal bests. 1 unaware of the many accomplish­ i Laurel, Md. The team is excited . ments, championships and titles that Head Coach Lillibeth Jones. Coach This year's shining star on the and ready for a chance to take home the team holds. The ammmt of hard Jones, a Howard University alum­ team is Kimberly Williams. Coach the MEAC Championship title this na, was also a member of the Lady work and effort that go into being a Jones referred to her as the best year. Nothing would make the hard Bison Bowling team. She knows, member of the bowling team cannot player on the team. The 2004-2005 work of the season more worth­ and has experienced first hand, be measured. Not only is the team See BOWLING, News 83 while than a MEAC Championship the strenuous demands that come Bison Bowler Kimberly Williams. - -- -- .. •

NOVEMBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 8 3 Running With Reason: Howard's Roland 'Jay' Colbert

BY D'ANDRE ALLEN Colbert leaves m11ch .of himself on the field. He lets his stats Contributing Writer speak for themselves because he is a firm believer in the "don't talk about it, be about it" adage. He says that he doesn't like people to think he is cocky or conceited because he is in fact very hun1ble. "I In 2002, he was the first Bison running back to reach l,ooo let all my talking be on the field," Colbert said. rushing yards in a single season since 1987, and with less than 200 Teammate Antoine Bethea, Bison football team safety, agreed yards to go, he should hit that same mark in 2004. Last week, he with Colbert. "He is not a person that talks a lot without producing; was the f\1id-Eastern Athletic Conference, MEAC, Co-Offensive he conies out on the field and produces. He is just a great player." player of the week, and has been Bison footba11 team captain for two Bethea further admitted that, "Colbert is not a cocky person so you consecutive years. can always go talk him if you have any problems." Proudly standing 5'8, 200 pounds, this mysterious Bison wears Brian Johnson, Bison football team defensive bt.ck and Colbert's # 21 on the field, representing the glorious colors of red, white and best friend, describes him as being all about business on the field, blue week after week. Thus far he has produced one big game after bul off the field he is just a regular guy. Johnson said, "Ro is real the next in 2004. Ile is s01neone that all of Howard should adn1ire. cool and down to earth. He is very modest off the field and never He is senior Roland "Jay" Colbert. boasts about himself." Head football coach Rayford Petty said, "Colbert is a great foot­ As captain, Colbert's number one goal this season was to ball player; probably the best running back in the MEAC. He is a big teach younger players about commitment and perseverance because part of our football team because he has the total package of a run­ winning is not always possible. "You got to have heart," Colbert ning back: spe<:d, power, and intensity. He also has great practice explained. work habits and leads by example... With this hearty mentality that he is trying to instill in the Colbert, age 22, is from Damascus, Md. where he started his yo•inger players this year, he feels that the Bison have grown closer football career at the age of eight solely for leisure, never imagining as a team. He says that last year the tean1 was very separated, work­ that he would one day be a key player Howard's football team line ing as disconnected entities on offense and defense. However, this up. year, all that has changed with the new goal of the team being win­ "My parents talked to me about playing organized sports and I ning the MEAC championship. au pro pholi .:l"lpb~ started running track over the summer," Colbert explained. "Then Colbert graduated from Howard University's undergraduate the track team coach put me on the football team, and I have been With two games remaining, Jay Colbert is 173 yards away from his second 1,000 yard collegiate season. program in the School of Social Work this past summer, receiving playing ever since." a degree in criminal justice: and is now working on his Master's Those childhood games provided Colbert with enough tech­ degree in social work. So, his career at Howard will soon be con1ing nique to be spotted during a football camp by one of Howard's foot­ and a degrPe." Colbert said that if he could do it all over again he wouldn't go to a close and he hopes to be remembered by students as "an athlete ball coaches his senior year of high school. Though there were many that was not just a jock." well-known football schools recn1iting Colbert, none offered him a anywhere else but Howard. Not wanting to swap anything about his college experience, he admitted, "I wouldn't change anything He wants all of Howard to remember to come out and support full scholarship because of his size. So, he came to Howard on a full the football team because fans mean more to players than winning athletic scholarship with hopes of making his mark on the football because there is nothing like the Black college experience." He con­ tinued, "I was challenged in the classroom, enjoyed entertainment the game. ''Evan when it is raining and not the homecoming gain e," field. Colbert says that he chose to come to Howard because of its Colbert said, "come show us some love." "academic stature" and he knew that he would get "a good education life and used my tiine wisely on the field." He describes his college experience as "chaos to mature." Bison Might Not Like Water, but the Swimming Sharks Do BY GANEKA GRAY ing considerably well, Nadya Nicholas, in swimming." this month. When getting ready for Contributing Writer a sophomore pre-physical therapy Hard work and commitment are swim meets, the team uses practices major has been making her individual definitely key components when it and previous meeLc; as a stepping-stone. mark. Nicholas, who is also captain of comes to being a member of the Bison ~\Ve have been doing the same thing They may move through the watet the women's team, had an impressi~e swim team. Two workouts a day are since Septen1ber to get ready for any like a school of shark.-., but don't let performance in the swim meet against part of the team's daily routine, one at meet with out two workouts a day. I Head Swin1ming Coach Roy Fagin hear Saint Francis that took place over the 5:30 a.m. and another at 4:00 p.m. expect the Loyola meet to get us ready you say this about his swim team. "I'm Halloween weekend. According to Nicholas, the mind­ for the Patriot meet, which will be Nov. working on getting our name changed At the Pennsylvania meet, Nicholas set of a swim team can be different 19, 20 and 21. The meet will be at right now. UCLA's swim team are the captured the 200-yard freestyle with a from other sports teams, especially George Mason but will include Johns Bruins, North Carolina State is still the time of 2:03.12 and the 100-yard but­ when going into competition. "Most Hopkins, Virginia Military Institute, Wolf Pack, and so we should still be terfly with a time of 1:00.80. She also athletic teams go into competition with Loyola College and Howard ... called Bison." swam the second leg of the 400-yard the thought that they have to win the Every good team has areas where A member of the Athletic Hall of medley relay in which the Sharks won game. But with S\.vimming, we're focus­ there is room for improvement, and Fame for swimming at Morgan State with a time of 1:27.17. ing nlore on trying to get faster times while Coach Fagin is proud of his University, Coach Fagin is no stranger Swimming competitively for nine and rl'arh our personal bests:· teams accomplishn1ents and abilities. to the water. Fagin 1s only in his second years, Nicholas likes to keep th i ng.~ The team will be traveling to he knows that there can be a posi­ season as Head Coach for the Howard silnple when it comes to preparing for Baltimore this Friday to take on Loyola tive change. " \~e are very strong in the University men and won1en's swim meets. "I go to practice and when the College in a swim meet that Coach sprints, our tea1n is very quick in the team, but his pride and enthusiasm is coach gives us different sets I just focus Fagin is very optimistic about. Fagin water, but we need to become better in all pro pl"'4oanpb) as vivid as a coach who has been with on my technique and try nly hardest. I feels that the upcoming meet \viii pre­ distance swimming to make the team his squad for 20 years. Swim team captain Nadya Nicholas also focus on working my triceps in the pare his team for an even bigger com­ more well-rounded." has led by example thus far In \.vllile the team has been perform- weight room because that's important petition that is due to take place later 2004. MEAC Challlpionship Awaits Bison Bowling Tealll BOWLING, from Sports 82 Jones said. Apart from attending practices, the team also balances season will be Kimberly \Villiams' an academic workload. The Lady last season playmg with the Lady Bison bowling schedule is no dif­ Bison, but she isn't going anywhere ferent than other athletic sched­ without leaving her mark and set­ ules on campus and can be very ting records for the team. During demanding. the season, Kimberly Williams This year Coach Jones has high bowled a total of 298 out of 300. goals and aspiratjons for the team. By doing this, she beat her average. She feels that this is the year they broke a personal record and set the arc going to get out there and be bar extremely high for her team to known for their hard work, dedica­ featuring: live up to. tion and their love for the sport. As Coach Jones wanted Howard the duration of the season spans University students know that bowl­ from September to February, there ing is an actual sport "rt requires is still much time left in the season discipline," Jones said. and the Lady Bison still have a Ttif ti() The sport of bowling to some chance to bring home more titles is seen as recreation, but to the and championships. \Vith three Lady Bison it is a great part of their more classics and one invitational life. The team, according to Jones, to go, the girls are ready. is much improved this year and has For students interested in the shown considerable development bowling team program, like any since previous tournaments. other sporting team, there is a "The girls treat bowling how required a try out. Grade point and friend§ 111 pro pho«>t&nphy you would any other sport. They average, ability and attitude also Bison Bowling Coach Jones train two times a week with the play a major factor in making the fitness and weight training coach," team. Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 7:30 PM ANDREW RANKIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Tillle Out At The 'Rec Roont' Howard 'University - Main Cam pus - Washington, DC REC, from Sports 82 system because playing video \vi th the "Rec Room'•as the other ADMISSION IS FREE!! games on a big screen television patrons seemed to be. He said, Please bring a donation of a non.perishable food item to contribute young men act as coaches and is better then playing in a dorm "It [The Rec Room] is horrible towards our Holiday Food Drive advise the players as to what room. because some of the facilities moves to make. Others take To the right of the television aren't in good condition." John the role of instigator by adding are foosball tables. According to specifically identified some of unwanted but frequent com­ Krystin Ramlogan, a freshman the pool tables that were in bad The Howard Gospel Choir will also sing at ments like, "you suck," and "how from Trinidad and Tobago, the condition and U1e bowling area, can you let him do that?" foosball tables are usually very which he said needs new bowl­ Chapel Service The game svstems and popular. Most of the players go ing shoes-. Sunday, November 14, 2004- 11:00 AM games that are played on the big back and forth between foos­ \Vhether you are an avid screen are decided upon by the ball and other activities so there game player, a pool shark or Crampton Auditorium players who provide them. The is no steady number of foosball none of the above, the "Rec Recreation Center does not pro­ players. "Foosball is something Room" is a place that is worth vide students with game con­ I play a lot too. When I finish experiencing. If you are ever on Co-sponsored by the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel- D1. Bernard L Richardson, Dean of the Chapel soles, so the students are the this game of pool I will probably campus with some extra time, sole providers. Some of Lhe X­ play a little," said Ramlogan. a quick visit to the Blackburn For llooking lnli11111a1jo11 Co111ar1 .\ llan It Clrcli- al 1:!02) .i.i I.Cl.i i I 01l"-mai l 01il(i11alh~c ~rahoo.rn111 box players said on Fridays that Shawn J ohn, a sophomore, Center's basement may leave someone always brings a game history major was not as happy one pleasantly surprised. ' 84 LIFE & STYLE THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 12, 2004

Students Anticipate Upcomipg Releases

BY JOHN KENNEDY For the past two years, every­ Contributing Writer one from Mobb Deep to Ciara Newly Released and have been "getting crunk" thanks Upcoming Album With forthcoming releases to Lil' Jon's energetic beats. Thi~ Dates by Lil' Jon, Snoop, and Destiny's season, fans are excited about Child, music enthusiasts are in what is to come from his proj­ Fabolous - Real Talk Nov. heavy anticipation of what's to ect, Crunk Juice, which will fea­ 9 (In Stores Now) come this winter. ture Usher, Ludacris, Ying Yang One of the most coveted Twins, Lil' Scrappy, and many Ja rule - R.U.L.E. - Nov. albums of the season is Nas' others. 9 (In Stores Now) double CD Street's Disciple. Other fans of dirty south Powered by the lead single, hip-hop are awaiting the release Eminem - Encore - Nov. "Thiefs Theme," and the collab­ of Ludacris' Red Light District. 12 oration with his father, "Bridging Will Richardson, manager the Gap," fans expect to hear of Sam K Record Shop, predicts Destiny's child - Destiny a new dimension to the rejuve­ that Red Light District will do Fulfilled - Nov. 15 nated thug-poet's career. very well due to Ludacris' loyal "I'm expecting to hear a fan base. Chingy- Powerballin' more mature Nas, more mature "A young lady walked in - Nov. 16 music as well as ... a new level today asking about him already," of elevation and of maturity Richardson said. Lil' Jon - Crunk Juice in the game," said junior pub­ Many hip-hop fans are also -Nov.16 lic relations major Messiah looking fonvard to Eminem's Ramkissoon. fourth album, Encore. The self­ Snoop - R&G (Rhythm "I'm hearing it's one of the proclaimed "king of controver­ &Gangsta): The Masterpiece best hip-hop albums to come out sy" has created a buzz for the - Nov. 16 in the last five years so I want to album with the videos for the see if it lives up to the hype," said playful "Just Lose It" and politi­ Diplomats - Diplomatic Julian Kin1ble, a sophomore film cally conscious "Mosh." Immunity II - Nov. 23 production major. "I want to hear him do less Fans also have high expecta­ whining," Kimble said. "On his Ruben Studdard - I Need tions for fellow New York lyricist first album he was crazy and the An Angel - Nov. 23 Fabolous, as he is set to release last one he just complained. I his third project, Real Talk, this just want to hear him do some­ Nas - Street's Disciple month. Many would like to see thing else--something a little -Nov. 30 Fabolous deviate from his "huggy more political or artistic." Others are not as excited songs" and offer an album with 1Uus1r1Uon b} lk"l'nard ~1Urta). album CO\tN fron1 """'·•maion.l"Om T.I. - Urban Legend more "hood appeal." about Eminem's return. -Nov. 30 sophomore mechanical engi­ his notorious battle with rap­ "His credibility has pretty "This album is supposed "I am not a fan ofEminem," Ashanti - Concrete Rose neering major said. per 50 Cent. With his upcom­ much been shattered," Kimble to be a good mix of stuff that's said sophomore broadcast jour­ - Dec. 7 After performing on Slum ing album, R.U.L.E., which fea­ mainstream and then back to his nalism major Jabari Smith. "I'm added. Village's hit single, "Selfish," and tures the highly successful single The buzz created by the old mixtape days--that's what sick of him capitalizing off of Ludacris - Red Light alongside Kanye West and Talib "Wonderful," featuring Ashanti Neptunes-produced single, I'm looking forward to," said Black music and the Black man's District - Dec. 7 . Kweli, neo-soul fans are excit­ and R. Kelly, and the street '·Drop It Like It's Hot," proj­ James Carpenter, a sophomore dollar." ed about John Legend's debut anthem "New York," featuring ects Snoop Dogg's forthcom­ international business major. "A After three years since their - Mario - Turning Point album, Get Lifted. Fat Joe and Jadakiss, the likeli­ ing album, R&G (Rhythm lot of his stuff is real pop ... but last group effort, R&B fans are - Dec. 7 "I think he's a good mix of hood of his musical resurrection &Gangsta): The Masterpiece, to now he's supposed to go back eager to hear what Destiny's neo-soul and mainstream R&B," is in question. be one of his biggest in years. to the gritty Fab, mixtape Fab Child has to offer on their new­ Xzibit - Weapons of1\fass Smith said. "\Ve've seen what he ''If he stays away from that "It's going to be crazy, col­ - that's the best Fab." est work Destiny Fulfilled. Destruction - Dec. 14 is capable of doing as Kanye's pop sound and stops 'girling,' I laborating with Pharrell," Kiawu Freshman radio, television, "They were all doing their sidekick, but now I want to know think his record sales are going said. and film major Mariama Kiawu thing separately so I want to see Cam'ron - Purple Haze if he will be able to hold the fort to be higher than they were for agrees. what they're going to come up - Dec. 21 on his own." his last album," Kiawu said. "Hopefully he'll take it back with," Kiawu said. One artist looking to return "I don't expect Ja to do well to the streets," Kiawu said. "I "I'm looking forward to to hip-hop heavyweight status is anymore," Richardson said. "I John Legend - Get Lifted wasn't really pleased with the Destiny's Child's album because Ja Rule, who has experienced -Dec. 28 last album ... lie got all IlfUshy." my boy 9th Wonder is doing a think his time has come and beat on there," Lamar Johnson, a a decline in popularity after passed."

~·ir a1de 'o Bla~k ~ ~~ a Health of College Stu(.lents Threatened lay-Z Fan's •iu~am By Strees BY TRACEY JORDAN the course of striving to achieve in extra curricular activities and they don't have too many intense turns out to be Jay-Z's stree BY MICHAEL IVEY, JR. Contributing Writer academic excellence, juggling sometin1es maintain a job, all courses in one semester. single, ,.. \Vhat ~tore Can I Say" Contributing Writer jobs, and extracurricular activi­ while at the same time staying Although college students begins to play. ties, it is almost guaranteed that academically focused," Johnson are often accused of not hav­ He's immediately take For all those who thought Stress tends to be a common every college student will be said. ing goo:! time rnanngen1ent, by the songs' intro, a sainpl The Black Albmn was Jay-Z's aspect of college life as students faced with the harmful condi­ Although Johnson tends to some students argue that the froin the movie "Gladiator" i final curtain call but prayed to are pressured daily into surviv­ tion of stress at least once dur­ manage her stress successfully key to stress in college is pres­ which a voice asks, "Are you no Hova that it wasn't, Paramount ing academically and most of ing their college experience. by relaxing whenever her body sure. "Being in college you hold entertained?" As the actual hea Classics and (ivradical.meclla ;ill independently. College is, in "Every aspect of school is needs it, there are other meth­ a huge responsibility because begins to play, Ja;y:o-Z starts wha present ·'Fade To Black." a fact, one of the most stressful stressful," said junior, broad­ ods of reducing stress in which so many people expect so much we later find $f& rather uniqu behind the scenes look at the experiences for some students, cast journalism major Patrice students turn to when they cant from you. Your family is watch­ way of writin&; ln~ ... Fade T renowned rapper's final solo and some take the risk of paying Johnson. Johnson argues tl1at find time in their schedules to ing you at all times," said senior Black" pr~~- rumor tha album and performance. The for an education just to gradu­ the problem with college is that sit down and relax. Junior biol­ Hannah Vincent, a double major his very i~ly patteme film features portions of Jay­ ate and enter into the corporate you can't just get by on gcod ogy major Christina Riviera says in psychology and administra­ rhymes are n at all. Z's historic concert at l'vladison world where they are promised grades anyn1ore. "You have to that she usually relieves stress tion of justice. Conve Qbout th Square Garden, which made only more hard work. During constantly network, be involved by calling home and talking to superstar's are als With the high Howard hin1 the fir~t hip-hop artist to her mother. "Sometimes it's the included in the . one par expenses, it can be stressful to sell out the venue, and footage lb littlest words of encouragement ticular talk with a young rappe those students whose families' of Black Album recording ses­ that can really help you to keep who expresses frustration abou are actually paying for school. sions. going," Riviera said. feeling obligated to write a cer As a result, they feel that they At the outset we enjoy an With the dangers of stress tain way in order to get heard always have to monitor their aerial perspective of New York varying from person to person Jay responds by looking direct success to make their family City as the cainera hovers over depending on the severity of ly into the camera and saying proud. sky scrappers and bustling the condition, there are signs "Look what y'all did to rappers Nile Ivey, a senior radio pro­ streets. Jay-Z narrates the shot. of stress that are commonly They afraid to be they self." duction major argues that some telling ...,;ewers that he never ignored, especially by young people overstress themselves by Portions of the ~fadiso expected to c0111e so far - going people, because of the forn1 in Square Garden concert br taking their stress to a level that from ~1arcy Projects in Brooklyn which they appear. up the studio scenes. Jay open it doesn't need to be taken to. to headlining at Madison Square "People usually get physi­ with "What More Can I Say From Ivey's point of view, stress Garden. He then leads us into cal symptoms and don't real­ taking conm1and of the roarin is an everyday part of life but what is appro:dmately ninety ize that the cause may be stress crowd with an invigorated ver you need to know how to deal minutes of his creative process as opposed to pathogens," said with adversity. "I just basically and its' fruits as seen by the sion of his signature swagger. "Fade To Black.. is a sur Denyce S. Calloway, associate listen to music to calm me down legions of fans who attended the professor in the Department treat for die-hard Jay-Z fans when I'm stressed and I talk to concert last fall. of Human Performance and Those who wonder about th my family," Ivey said. It begins at a recording ses­ Leisure Studies. According to process of creating songs tha Martial Arts professor sion with Jay-Zand his engineer Calloway, it has been docu­ invoke instant bouncing an Sumorry G. Alpha says that Young Guru. The two are run­ mented that there is a relation­ singing along whenever they'r stress is in fact an essential part ning through different beats in ship between stress and heart played are given a glimpse int of life. He recommends exercise search of one that suits Jay. He disease, migraines, headaches, as a stress reliever and points e..xplains in his narration of the it. This film is a virtual conce as well as an intimate look a muscle spasms and insomnia. out that stress is as much psy­ scene that on his final album an Due to the seriousness of the chological as it is physical. "If artist n1ust make certain that what inspires Jay's well-kno lyrics. "Fade To Black .. essen condition, Calloway recom­ you focus both your mind and every song is a clear statement. ruo Pbo10 mends that students manage energy you can accomplish any­ Therefore, a myriad of ''good" tially takes viewers from th Classes, work and other factors can cause students stress. recording studio to the stage. their academic and social life thing," Alpha said. beats are skipped until what Finding ways to relax and taking the time to do so can help realistically and also be sure to relieve students from stress. balance their schedules so that NOVEMBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP LIFE & STYLE 85 'Beautylicious:' Health Scope:Thyroid Health • Reading Good Advice By Nailah Bynoe-Seabron BY SHARA D. TAYLOR importance of the experts she Contribulin~ Writer Briefs Contributing Writer thinks everyone should have on BY CHARLAE WASHINGTON their $peed dial, including inter­ Thyroid cancer is one of the Hilltop Staff Writer Sparkling with charm and nists, gynecologists and person­ most uncommon and curable brimming over with tips on al trainers. She even praises the cancers and affects a small por­ everything from how to hand a benefits of seeking psychological tion of the world yearly. Unlike many other cancers such as Flu Medicine Sales Could run-in with your arch-nemesis help, encouraging her readers Be Indicative of Outbreak when looking less than perfect to defy stereotypes that dictate breast, lung and colon, thyroid cancer is easier to treat and in to how to become a favored that Black women do not need Dr. Julie Gerberding, direc­ party guest, "Beautylicious: to seek the help of mental pro­ some cases surgery is not even . needed. The cancer can occur at tor of the Centers of Disease \ The Black Girl's Guide to the fessionals. Control and Prevention, shared Fabulous Life" is a charming Raines gives the secrets for any age, but it is more common after age 30. that sales of over-the-coun­ book that tn1ly delivers. Writ­ scoring the hottest designer ter flu medications could help ten by former associate beauty bags, shoes, and clothes in the Chief Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, 80, was show the U.S. government editor for Essence Magazine, chapter entitled 'Super Fly'', when local flu outbreaks are Jenyne Raines, this fun and fab­ praising thrift stores, outlet recently diagnosed with the can­ cer and underwent surgery. Due occurring at a news conference ulous read covers almost every­ shops and department stores in Sunday, explaining that a sud­ thing in a fabulous girl's life. small towns as hubs of hidden to his illness, he was forced to be absent from the Supreme Court. den increase in sales "might be a Want to brush up on etiquette couture. She promotes· Black hint that flu is emerging." basics? Read the section entitled fashion designers hke Epperson, Rehnquist has served as the chief justice since his appoint­ "It's a clue," the Associated 'Manners Make the Babe'. Tracy Reese and Catch a Fire and Press quotes Gerberding as The book, which is geared implores her readers to become ment by President Nixon in 1972. Since his diagnosis and saying. "And we don't know toward young Bfack women intimately familiar with their if it's going to be a useful clue between the ages of surgery on anaplastic thyroid cancer, Rehnquist has remained • or not," she pointed out dur­ 18 to 30, is divided ing the American Public Health into 10 chapters at home receiving radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Association's annual meeting. that cover just "We're just learning this year." about any topic in Dr. Luis Heffess, medi­ cal oncologist and internist The U.S. is short on its need­ the fly girl's life­ ed supply of flu vaccines because style. Chapter one, at Providence Hospital said, "In many cases of cancerous of contamination problems at a "Queen Me" is cancer, papillary, follicular, Medullary and anaplas­ patients that I have seen, there Chiron Corp. plant in Britain, dedicated to uplift­ medullar and anaplastic, are tic cancer are significantly less records show that they have had where 48 million doses were ing the self-esteem all cured either with therapy, common. If not detected early, ...... "'""" some type of medical radiation prevented from being shipped and refining the removal of the tumor or com­ the cancer may spread to other treatment or were exposed to to America. social graces of plete removal of the thyroid. glands in the body. Medullary to th,. nuclear radiation at some point the doubting diva. "You can live without the thy­ in tliere life, those are the only cancer is usually common among U.S. Health Report Through quotes F;1l>ulou ... l.if't· roid gland, there are thythropin nvo causes." patients who have genetic histo­ Brings Mixed Results from such diverse • hormone pills that can take that ry of thyroid cancer. Anaplastic sources' as Oscar Symptoms of the disease include hoarseness, neck pain, perform the same functions of cancer is the most aggressive The 15th annual U.S. health Wilde, Josephine the gland itself," said Heffess. enlarged lymph nodes and trou­ of all of the thyroid cancers, report, ''America's Health: Baker and famed Papillary and follicular can­ ble swallowing. Many people spreading extremely fast; it usu­ State Health Rankings", spon­ etiquette coach cer are the least aggressive of the can feel a lump in their neck or ally requires removal of the thy­ sored by the American Public Maxine Powell, cancers. Papillary cancer makes notice that their lymph nodes roid and chernotherapy. Health Association, indicated Raines encour- up about 70 percent of all can­ are slightly larger and consult a 1'he thyroid is a gland that that the U.S. has become 17 per­ ages her readers to W\\W.kisobooks.com cers and is more likely to occur is part of the endocrine system. cent healthier since 1990, but favorite store's return, exchange doctor about the problem. build up a 'hype report' for when in younger adults and women The endocrine system regulates advancement has leveled off and repair policies so as not to During a doctor's visit an they're feeling low and gives an according to Dr. Heffess. The mood, growth and development, since the year 2000, especially get left out in the cold when try­ ultra-sound is performed, which overview of such basic etiquette radioactive therapy gives the tissue function, metabolism, in the areas of obesity and infant ing to get their ''bargain" Fendi allows the doctor to see the exact rules as 'a lady is polite when thyroid cells iodine to absorb sex"Ual function and the repro­ mortality, USA Today reported bag repaired. location of the nodule (the lump) entering or leaving a room' with and cure the cancer. The fol­ duction process in the body. Monday. The final chapters cover the and conclude whether the nod­ a modern-day translation like licular cancer is a more aggres­ The thyroid is located under According to the report, beautylicious babe's social life. ule is solid or systic. The can­ 'acknowledge your fellow man's sive form of the cancer. It can the Adam's apple in the front obesity has risen 97 percent in With tips on how to make a great cer can be treated by radioactive presence on the planet with a be cured with the radioactive part of the neck. It has two the past 15 years. Nearly 23 per­ "Charlotte's Gabarita" (three iodine therapy. smile and a hello, especi~lly in therapy but it can also be treated lobes, the right lobe and the left cent of the U.S. population has ounces good quality gold tequi­ The four types of thyroid close quarters'. by surgery. lobe, whid1 surround the tra­ a body mass index that sliows la, two teaspoons of confection­ Chapters two through six chea. The thyroid regulates the they are 30 or more pounds over ers sugar and equal squeezes of cover the issues of beauty and body's energy with a natural a healthy weight. Statistics from lemon and lime) for a girl's night health. Raines places a great n1etabolism hormone called thy­ the United States Centers for in, how to find out what qual­ deal of emphasis not just look­ rothropin. Disease Control and Prevention ity thread count is best for you, ing good, but actually being Dr. Hefess says, "Most peo­ prove that more than 75 infants how to get over a breakup with healthy in chapter two, 'Fit and ple do not get regular thyroid die each day across the U.S. On Mr. Right Now and what to say Fine.' Raines extols the virtue examinations to check for tumor average, seven of every l,ooo at your next dinner party. Ms. of enlisting the help of profes­ growths. Breast and abdomen American babies die before age Raines ensures that her readers sionals if you want to become examinations are more com­ one, making the country 29th in will be the life of the party. glamorous, citing such celebri­ mon, but it is ve1y in1portant lhe world for infant mort" lit\'. With lots of inspiration, ties as Jada Pinkett-Smith and to get the thyroid checked out Slates ranked healthie ;t tips and reminders that it isn't Jennifer Lopez, who, although regularly. You can even feel your •this year were Minnesota, New how one starts the race, it's how beautiful, did not emerge as the neck for growths at home on Hampshire, Vermont, Hawaii, she ends it, readers will find flawless creatures they appear to your own. and Utah. The least healthy "Beautylicious" a fun, fast and be in magazines and on TV. Medical doctors and states were Arkansas, South absolutely fabulous read. Raines lists and explains the researchers say that there is no Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi way to prevent the cancer. If a and Louisiana. patient has been exposed to any Chief Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist type of radiation they should get E. coli Outbreak Spikes a thyroid examination. in North Carolina FASHION The nun1ber of confirmed E. coli infections in Nonh Car Jlina ht1s incr( asec to 31, up OF THE WEEK fron1 the usual number of five a mont11. Lab results are pending for about 72 others who have syinptoms of an E.coli infection. According to the Raleigh News & Observer, most are related to petting zoos at October's North Carolina State Fair, The bacteri­ um is co1nmon among livestock and may be passed to people via contaminated n1eat or through ~ direct contact with the anin1als. E coli infection causes ~ symptmns such as diarrhea, stomach cramping, loss of appe­ tite, abdominal pain and fever . I: Serious infections can be life ..... threatening, especially among ~ the elderly, young children and people with weakened immune ~ systems. Cold Spray Users Claim LOVE FOR EVER Loss of Smell Nine people have sued the She's the beautiful, energetic force on My heart is singing for . Don't let my heartremain Quigley Corp, claiming that BET's No. 1 Rated show, "106 & Park." She's you silent the company's Cold-Eeze nasal beautiful, talented and loves what she does. My eyes are watching spray product has caused them Born and raised in Roxbury, MA, Free is Tum my heart to speak to permanently lose their sense also a Rapper set to soon release her debut you to you of smell, reported the Associated album. and cannot get enough If there are stronger Press. 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S\veeting Bernard ''Poet" Murray so strongh and passionately at the moment that should come to a halt. we were blind to the surprises she'd have in store Darrough has taken the concept of account­ Managing Editor Managing Editor for us. \cVc are only knee deep into the semes­ ability to a new level. Not only is she focusing Arion Jamerson ter, and Darrough has proven hO\\ thorough and on academic programs, but she is also increasing Deputy Managing Editor dedicated she is to the graduate stuclents. alumni support, access and following up. She has Between juggling her own classes in Howard's been working with the Alun1ni Affairs Executive Law School and trying to maintain a lite, Darrough Committee to rally alun1ni support. Regional Stacey Gates Copy Chief has been bouncing between the graduate schools, alumni receptions have been done with Dr. Virgin Shara D. Taylor Melanie R. Holmes listening to the students. She has even skipped Ecton to increase membership and bring alumni Campus & Online Editor Campus Editor her own classes just lo make appearances and hold back for Homecoming. Darrough understands Joycelyn Peyton Keith Laing Fawn Robinson ChaxTeah Jackson herself accountable for her platform, C.A.R.E. It the power of the dollar and she has been working Life & ShJle Editor is more than evident that she takes this job very with HUSA to raise money. Kiristin Reid Asst. Campus Editor seriously. thus earning her unanimous A's. \Ve a11 know that getting in touch with the Kevin HID.Tis Shanelle Swinton Christopher A. Wall Erica Williams Darrough's platform, C.A.R.E., stands for right people at Iloward cnn be a grueling task. Nation & Wol'ld Life & Style Editor Comnnmication, Accountability, Reliabilit) and Instead of just telling people where to find her, Editor Copy Edito,.s Enthusiasm. Her main focus as Graduate Trustee Darrough has been handing out business cards Jameelah Broughton Maxine Moffet Alvedo Alexander Asst. Life and Style Editor has been to represent the graduate student voice with a11 of her information. '"I want every stu­ Asst. Nation & World and try to accommodate their needs. dent to be able to reach me whenever they need Editor Tia Goodson Marlene Ha,vt.hrone Zachary Ken\vorthy The First aspect of Darrough's platform is me," she said. ~lore importantly, she has been Spo,.ts Editor Communication, which is the most important step visible through attending programs and events, Venus B. Taylor Mark King Business & Technology Photographers to making a difference. She has already met with and sending follow up calls and e-mails to the Editor Tori Scarborough five out of eight schools more than once and has students. We had to scribble quick)} to get all of G,.aduate Editor been to all of the Graduate Student Association her accomplishments on paper. Ashley Ross Chervickia Thomas Business Manager Nakisha Williams • me. ·tings this year. lier obstacles have been get­ Darrough shows her reliability through, Sports F.ditor Editorials & Perspectiucs Editor ting more inYolvcd in the Business, Pharmacy '"talking to ,tudents about their concerns and Robin Davis Morgan N. Scott and Social Work Schools because of their class responding to their qul'stions." She recognizes Metro Edito,. Maya Gilliam schedules Jack of activities. She's been contact­ that listening isn't enough and wants to deliver in Asst. Business A!anager Senior Photo Editor ing the schools and has visited the campuses, but a timely manner. She has been trying to spread Joi Gilliam Tiffani Turner Jordan Colbert representatives have been slow to respond. her personal enthusiasm to the student body and Asst. Metro Editor Asst. Photo Editor Her calendar is already marked with dates for encourage involvement. Advertising Manager Maiya Norton the Trustee Forums and the respective publishing Once we reviewed ~1icsha Darrough's cam­ Cory Thomas Editorials & Perspectives Denice Pigott dates to inform the graduate con1munity about paign proposals it was clear that she is following Edito1· Illustrator what was discussed. The Hilltop published her it closely. The graduate students have expressed Advertising Solicitor update recently to keep graduate students abreast their appreciation for her visibility and sincer­ Ibn T. A. Mutakabbir of the happenings. She is keeping her promises ity. HUSA President, Conrad Woody and Vice Paginator Sonja Sims to keep the inforn1ation corning. The November President Freda Henry also had good things to Office Manage,. 12 Trustee Forum was rescheduled for January say about Darrough. She is showing all the skep­ 28, 2005, to ensure that President Swygert would tics and the student body that supports her that be able to attend. His schedule bas been busy, she really does care. We expect nothing but qual­ as usual, and she didn't want to "disappoint the ity from her in the months ahead. Now In it'i 81s"t )enr, 'lbc Hilltop is published e\o'er')' Tuesday and Friday by Howard UnlwnllJ .. graduate students," who express frustration with dents. \\1th a readership ofmore than 10,000, The HiDtop is the largnt Black eoDegi•te Dftii'l""9 In~ his unavailability. The second forum will be held nation. The opinions c.qiressed on the Editorial Page are the vitM"S of'lbeHlDtop .F..dllarbl Buwd lllllltl01"J: in April. n~rily reflect the opinions of Howard University, its admlnisbwduo, ludlv~ Boud memd Aside from opening communication between tJ1e student bod). the students and the rest of the Trustee Board, The opinions expressed on the Pei spedh'l'S Page are those of the aulboia and do not nn11eccm.. "!1 represent the '\k·ws of the Hilltop F.ditorial Board, H°"vd Unhenlty, lls wlml11Mndluo GI' tlle~dlli~I body. 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Puppet Homecoming MAIYA NORTON Editorials and Perspectives Editor Fashion Show Don't stop keep the flo·w • Go with the feeling of stopping my glow Marred by Theft Interrupting my piece of MICHAEL WALLACE the show. The olive green coat mind with the distinctive artwork on To make me wonder what A tradition at Howard has the back, and was worn with a I'll never know been the Homecoming Fashion matching beret, was evident- Interrupting my growth Show. The 2004 show was . ly too alluring for the thief to characteristically dazzling, Asa woman resist. As alum and a staff with many exciting and cre­ member of the University, I To waste m} time with ative fashions, some produced am embarrassed that this has loving you by very talented young design­ occurred and apologize to this Find a \vay to drag ine ers. One such designer, known artist who so deserves our com­ through in the art and fashion world munity's respect and support. Enough hell as ZOMA, who is a graduate We must not let this happen Tears of another HBCU, graciously again. As an institution that Anger and sorrO\V shared her talents and a num­ has sought and will continue Embarrassment here today ber of her unique personal to educate and prepare lead­ Never gone tomorro\v design pieces with the Howard ers for the world, we have no community that evening. Her illtimate reminders of what place for this type of behavior creations are marked by dis­ and lack of moral substance. I did \'

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